On Fostering The Ability Of Learner Autonomy In English Reading At Vocational And Technical Colleges

As we know, changes in the field of language teaching have never stopped. Among the changes that took place in recent years, the main one has been a shift of focus from teachers to language learners. Learner autonomy is the new "buzz-word" in the field of applied linguistics. It is starting to be an unquestionable goal and integral part of language teaching and learning methodologies throughout the world. How to cultivate learner autonomy has become a key concern for educators and researchers. Once learners have the ability to learn autonomously, they will be able to master new knowledge, new technology, face new challenges and tasks. In the future, the illiterate are not those who have no knowledge, but those who don't know how to learn more and update their knowledge. English, as an international language, is now being used more and more in every area. Thus, to cultivate learner autonomy in English learning is urgent and necessary.Nowadays, with the rapid development of the vocational and technical education, learner autonomy is playing a very important role. However, currently most language learners in vocational and technical colleges do not have a positive attitude toward English learning. This negative situation has been caused not only by the problem of the learner's motivation, but also by the problem of learning strategies, the inadequacy of self-efficacy.This essay mainly discusses how to foster the ability of learner autonomy in English reading at vocational and technical colleges. In order for learners to get actively involved in the learning process and to become autonomous, the author suggests the following ways:1. foster learners' motivation2. strengthening learners' self-efficacy3. developing learning strategies—planning, monitoring, evaluating4. having strategies training...