Exploring Dimensions of Learner Autonomy: An Ecological Perspective
Abstract
A shift from a focus on the learner as an autonomous agent to one that places greater emphasis on the learner’s relationship with their learning environment is a hallmark of learner autonomy. Learning settings are complex, with many aspects influencing outcomes; metaphors like ecology shed light on this. Ecological perspectives highlight the importance of students negotiating their environment through purposeful behaviours within interrelated contexts. Awareness, flexibility, and goal-setting are the three main tenets of pedagogy for autonomy. This perspective tackles societal influences head-on, highlighting the need of welcoming spaces and being creative to boost independence. In general, the ecological viewpoint deepens comprehension by drawing attention to the ever-changing relationships between students and their classroom settings.
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