ARE TERTIARY STUDENTS READY FOR LEARNER AUTONOMY?

Authors

  • Rosukhon Swatevacharkul Language Institute, Dhurakij Pundit University

Keywords:

Readiness, Learner Autonomy, English learning, Higher education

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the readiness for learner autonomy of students for their English learning. This study took the form of survey research using questionnaires to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from 380 students in five private universities in the Bangkok Metropolis. Scores of 5-point Likert Scale questionnaires were computed to find mean score and standard deviation (SD). Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with 15 students to gain insights. The findings revealed that on average, the readiness level for learner autonomy of the students is high. To elaborate, their willingness, motivation and capacity to learn autonomously was high, but their self-confidence to perform autonomous learning was at the moderate level. The study provided implications and recommendations for educational administrators, teachers of English, and researchers in order to apply the findings and to conduct further research on related issues.

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Published

2020-08-18

How to Cite

Swatevacharkul, R. (2020). ARE TERTIARY STUDENTS READY FOR LEARNER AUTONOMY?. SUTHIPARITHAT JOURNAL, 24(74), 39–60. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/DPUSuthiparithatJournal/article/view/246090

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