Conference Information

Full Title:	IATEFL Learner Autonomy SIG: Learner Autonomy in Second Language Pedagogy and Research

Short Title:	LASIG 2013
Location:	Hannover, Germany
Start Date:	27-Sep-2013 - 28-Sep-2013
Contact:	Klaus Schwienhorst
Meeting Email:	click here to access email
Meeting URL:	http://www.lasig2013.uni-hannover.de/
Meeting Description:	IATEFL Learner Autonomy Special Interest Group (LASIG) Local conference, 27-28 September 2013 Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany Learner Autonomy in Second Language Pedagogy and Research - Challenges and Issues Why is it so difficult to convince learners, teachers, parents, and institutions of the benefits of learner autonomy? Why is ‘learner autonomy’ often perceived as an ‘added component’ or a ‘waste of time’ rather than an integral part of language learning? How can these obstacles be overcome in contexts ranging from primary or secondary school contexts up to languages for specific purposes programmes and adult education? Four internationally acclaimed researchers and practitioners in the field of learner autonomy will address this vital question in their plenary talks: David Little, Trinity College, Dublin Leni Dam, IATEFL LASIG coordinator, Denmark Lienhard Legenhausen, University of Münster, Germany Elisabet Arnó Macià, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Escola Politècnica Superior d’Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG), Spain Apart from the four plenaries, there will be several rounds of parallel talks and workshops.
Linguistic Subfield:	Applied Linguistics
Subject Language:	None
LL Issue:	24.1380


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