Autonomy-Supportive Foreign Language Teaching:Connotation,Practice,and Prospect
Autonomous learning has long been a focal point in foreign language education research,yet there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding within the field regarding how to effectively cultivate and harness learner autonomy through instructional means.In light of this,this article first introduces the notion of autonomy-supportive teaching,elucidating its theoretical foundations and inherent advantages.Then it clarifies the defining characteristics of autonomy-supportive foreign language teaching,providing an overview of its core principles and application methods.Building upon this framework,the paper reviews the current research landscape in autonomy-supportive foreign language teaching.Finally,it puts forward pedagogical pathways and research suggestions for future endeavour.
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