“In its most general sense, savoir-apprendre is the ability to observe and participate in new experience and to incorporate new knowledge into existing knowledge, modifying the latter where necessary”
“Ability to learn has several components, such as language and communication awareness; general phonetic skills; study skills; and heuristic skills” (CEF, pp. 106f.)
Why is learner autonomy important?
Autonomy – “feeling free and volitional in one’s actions” (Deci 1995, p. 2) – is a basic human need that is as relevant to learning as to any other aspect of life
Autonomy is nourished by, but in turn nourishes, our intrinsic motivation, our proactive interest in the world around us
Learner autonomy solves the problem of learner motivation
