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An Investigation of Learner Autonomy in Turkish EFL Context

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This study investigated the teachers’ perceptions as to what extent learners should be involved in decision making processes concerning the general aspects of learner autonomy. The primary aim of the research was to find out learning autonomy perceptions of Turkish prospective teachers of English. It is also aimed to explore the effect of gender on the views held by prospective English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers. To this end, a total of 88 senior students (54 females, 34 males) in the Department of English Language Teaching (ELT) at Ondokuz Mayıs University participated in this study. Data were collected by the questionnaire “Learner Autonomy- the Teachers’ Views†developed by Camilleri (1997). The obtained data were analyzed and interpreted in the form of percentage level for related items. The results of this study indicated that EFL student teachers seem to be ready to take more responsibility and control for their own learning in certain aspects of learner autonomy, whilst in some other areas they still demand teacher’s support and guidance. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that overall males and females held similar views about learner autonomy in EFL context. However, a significant gender-based difference was reported in three items.Â

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  • Dilek Cakici, 2017. "An Investigation of Learner Autonomy in Turkish EFL Context," International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, vol. 6(2), pages 1-89, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:jfr:ijhe11:v:6:y:2017:i:2:p:89
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    1. AbdulRahman Al Asmari, 2013. "Practices and Prospects of Learner Autonomy: Teachers’ Perceptions," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 6(3), pages 1-1, March.
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