Developing the learner`s autonomy through listening activities

Abstract

Learner`s autonomy is the ability to take charge of learning, it is a transformative educational term that is based on the idea of doing something and doing something well. The key factors that lead to positive transformation of the learning process are intrinsic motivation, the way teacher`s is acting, applied strategies and the context of its development. Giving students more ownership of their learning drives students to put effort themselves into their own learning, to have power and control over their own learning (agency) rather than completing a set task/series of tasks. Developing listening skills is a long lasting process. Extended listening activities that are designed for whole term and suppose well-structured methodology, planned according to learner`s autonomy principles will have a huge impact on students learning behavior and learning outcomes.