The Notion of Mental Independence in Study of Foreign Language for Aadult Learners
Keywords:
independence, education, learner autonomy, expectation, perceptionAbstract
The article is dedicated to the study of “Independent Study Skills” which presents a certain interest both for theoretical investigation and for practical usage. The concept of ‘independent learning’ is associated with, or part of, a number of other educational concepts and wider policy agenda of contemporary relevance such as ‘personalised learning’, ‘student-centred learning’ and ‘ownership’ of learning.
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