Perceptions and Application of Learner Autonomy for Vocabulary Development in Saudi EFL Classrooms

Autor/in	Almusharraf, Norah
Titel	Perceptions and Application of Learner Autonomy for Vocabulary Development in Saudi EFL Classrooms
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Practice, 9 (2021) 1, S.13-36 (24 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Almusharraf, Norah)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2311-6897
Schlagwörter	Personal Autonomy; Vocabulary Development; English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; College Students; Student Attitudes; Females; Self Efficacy; Independent Study; Learning Strategies; Student Centered Learning; Value Judgment; Learner Engagement; Language Proficiency; Learning Motivation; Foreign Countries; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Individuelle Autonomie; Wortschatzarbeit; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Weibliches Geschlecht; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Selbststudium; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Werturteil; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Ausland; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	This qualitative case study explored how female English language learners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) realize learner autonomy, especially in the context of the learner's meaning development via purposeful vocabulary acquisition. EFL students' perceptions and applications of autonomous learning strategies for English vocabulary development were investigated, and their adapted methods for learning English. Data collection included face-to-face semi-structured interviews of 8 students from two different classrooms, classroom observations, participants' reflections on specific English coursework, and English learning autobiographies. The findings revealed the students' appreciation of the English language showed how various autonomous learning methods developed their sense of self-possession, self-confidence, and learning outcomes. This study brings to light the necessity for further review of the role of EFL learners in developing the required skills for the English language. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Conscientia Beam. 19-C, Sunset Lane 3, DHA Phase 2 extension Karachi, Pakistan. e-mail: editor@conscientiabeam.com; Web site: http://www.conscientiabeam.com/journal/61
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01