English Autonomously Eva Rudolfová Marcela Sekanina Vavřinová Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová WHAT IT IS NOT… First session outline ▪Autonomous learning - mapping the terrain ▪English autonomously – describing the course 2 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts HELSINKI, mapping the terrain for your JOURNEY ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY 3 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts A: Don´t expect what you expect. Expect different PATTERNS of attendance, schedulling, learning. Expect the unexpected. B: You´ll be confused as whatever you are used to, does not really work here. ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY ? Why are you here? How do you picture autonomous learning? 4 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts What is autonomous learning for you – think, pair, share ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY ? Mapping autonomous learning www.menti.com code: 5840 0495 5 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts What is autonomous learning for you – think, pair, share ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY What is autonomous learning? Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 6 Is not anarchy, there is structure, framework -you are not alone in autonomous learning – there is a FRAMEWORK for your learning -NOT independent learning (requirements and limits given by faculties, peers, major subjects, labour market…) -TODAY - quite traditional, frontal today but the rest of the term will be very different from usual classes -Mindset – you decide where you are going to go and how you are going to travel there -The only way to learn successfully in the long term -Process of discovery -Freedom from being told what to do and freedom to do what you think is best for you -NOT about learning English only – learning in general and self development will be influenced -One is in control of his / her life, learning, direction… -TEACHER -Not the only authority, facilitator, partner -Tourguide – can help -STUDENT -Partner, expert on his / her own learning -To have the instruments and tools, different perspective – the session today learning situation is different role of a teacher is different role of a student is different ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY autonomous learning „Autonomy is the ability to take charge of one's own learning.“ (Holec, 1981) „Autonomy is drawing together the threads of self-assessment, goal-setting and reflection...“ (Little, 1991) Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 7 L+M - Background info: Henri Holec - father of learner autonomy, autonomous learning… be in charge = setting the goals, taking the responsibility for decision making, accepting the consequences of one´s decisions, adjusting learning to one´s abilities and needs, instant self-reflection and monitoring one´s progress, self assessment… ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY personalized learning 8 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 9 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY community learning The community you learn in counts more than the teacher. Think about the communities you have learnt in and how they influenced your learning. 10 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY self-assessment Where are you? https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KLk6W5SfTnHpKnXM06MTTPlII1sB45bGd6zJT0Dr7D9lGK-bantafjESxdYwP2Zev tlVMnWT6aZ9M-abbOKMhdBWp2dWcXsKCjd4ZgfXwKfnSl_AMFJT9dmheCpdplk0avsqYXjPZxurRHIC6Fa61IOx0YkDZ94WHbqz RyL9n1iRIaCBVO0iCZMlvaQYJte_hH-mlg 11 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY self-assessment tools https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zv5XidtJwf2AJvPkukSQt-zscGdiO2vyohKTsrFoRi-IYqURYDbnidnO9v7t2RjQ HUZSuDKsONDUnC9qb-aCZ2x-6a1mMqhg28tzMWoiJoq-g_Ww6prQ8fUiHFxziXnpukYHN4p6pK9yoSIgN-NXkq64fE4MkKO9K_r Ls_LTN-35sMC3LBp0c6Qlsxqrlc6-HczGA Checklist + CEFR – na místě SWOT – after class aktivity! 12 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY needs analysis needs analysis- priorities, how to work with it (for the first counselling) 13 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY language learning history What have you already experienced? ??? Close your eyes… learning English is like a path. Imagine you are walking on that path now. Where did the journey start and how? What is the way like? What can you see around? Any people? Are you alone on the way? What is the path like? Look under your feet… malování - složky, pokud by ještě nebyly (sic), najít obrázek, který je charakterizuje jako studenta jazyků 14 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY language learning history https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FyX4fk53t-n1vqih-A2A2C2c46WJTSz0cgTnSsJ_R8fe4xz6jdVJlD60d4AHBVOP7 5wiHI4atPvTG0TAlJboK0O1W5-yg69MDp0y7z3u0ZVGGROwiTcvVZx1oQipx25ikxPqfMM https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/S_3AABSxyzmPCFkFowHdsEFe8OQS_Tq0xThUOLaGtOlVUVxFpy35YrhYuwdpJUASX 7fF_IMT4iYgPcd1i-3oY3dUfjVkmsWLC55SI9g2jkHHliu3tBo_RKEpUixaNUH-2oEpxps Do slov doma, s reflexí 15 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY community and communication facebook.com/englishautonomously/ cjv.muni.cz/en/english-autonomously/ Google calendar https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LseXvJzHFaGINHs-yFuNQ-XAQaiB09ivhH721wJOTW5u15IwbzxjdfilPJCFbkaPF M61EcNfZg2f8FaRkYYmzEv82-4ERpsyRBtFRDOwQi9UwQhVcxCQ2GzoyuHyax-3zPax56H9CYAXACM_u31vrRmnJ9gFrIu45vSM h_HD1J-Skxw44aq9z_u4e2LRu9p08Up9pg 16 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY community learning REGARDLESS OF ENGLISH… -What are you good at? -What do you like doing? Groups –any numbers 17 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY community learning What activities did you talk about? Elicit and write on the board 18 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY peer learning What can we do together to improve our English? hw: Think about the how… Groups according to the topic, study buddies ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY core values •students are in charge •learning about learning is important • •English is a tool and means of communication •students and teachers learn from each other 19 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts Picture retrieved from: https://connect4education.com/helping-students-evaluate-online-resources/ Speaking of learning ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY learning cycle 20 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts What have you learnt recently? How did you do that? Rhetorical question, ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY learning cycle 21 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts doing reflecting thinking practising Kolb´s learning cycle illustrative video Experiential Learning: How We All Learn Naturally ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY metacognition for autonomous learning 22 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts planning evaluating monitoring MAI ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY metacognition and course structure -participating at the opening sessions -writing a log / learning diary -attending individual counsellings -preparing a learning agreement 23 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts planning evaluating monitoring what is the purpose of these course components? - groups discuss, opakovači monitorují •students plan activities •students choose materials and methods •differentiation ensured for each student •teachers provide support •teachers ask questions and listen 24 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts No description available. MAI ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY metacognition and course structure log, learning journal, vlog… 25 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts intro.jpg counselling.jpg learning agreement Checklist – one step after another Vam to bude davat smysl az na konci semestru 26 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts module.jpg module.jpg shower.jpg ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY course structure You need to choose two modules. what are modules and showers? opakovači vysvětlí - L+M - modules and showers as learning together 27 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY numerical course structure intro sessions = 4 hours 3 advising sessions = 1 hour module A = 10 hours module B = 10 hours showers = ? log writing = ? individual activities = ? 2 ECTS = 50 hours what are modules and showers? opakovači vysvětlí - L+M - modules and showers as learning together 28 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY checklist I know what to do with the EA tools (SWOT, ALMS English Needs Analysis, CEFR grid) I know what to do with my language learning history. I know where to find information on places and people. I understand the structure of the course. I know what advising/counselling is. I know what a module/shower is. what are modules and showers? opakovači vysvětlí - L+M - modules and showers as learning together 29 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY course structure Question time: Ask each other about the things you did not understand about the course structure… what are modules and showers? opakovači vysvětlí - L+M - modules and showers as learning together ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY summary of EA principles •taking responsibility over one´s learning •teachers providing support •students analyse their needs •students plan their learning •students reflect on their learning •100% differentiation required and ensured •peer cooperation Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 30 ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY schedule •2nd introductory session, 1st March - planning •1st ind. advising/ counselling sessions,6/3- 10/3 - bring your agreement/study plan •2nd ind. advising sessions in April - monitoring •3rd ind. advising sessions in the exam period - evaluation Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 31 Checklist – Q and R to do list – before next time (1st March) •work on self-assessment and reflection (SWOT) •Write your Language Learning History + •read descriptions of the modules and showers, think about your preferences and choose at least 2 modules and some showers • 32 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FyX4fk53t-n1vqih-A2A2C2c46WJTSz0cgTnSsJ_R8fe4xz6jdVJlD60d4AHBVOP7 5wiHI4atPvTG0TAlJboK0O1W5-yg69MDp0y7z3u0ZVGGROwiTcvVZx1oQipx25ikxPqfMM ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY Thank you for accepting our invitation to be autonomous with us... Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 33 ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY bibliography •Holec, Henri: Autonomy and Foreign Language Learning. Oxford, 1981. •Little, David: Learner autonomy 1: definitions, issues and problems. Dublin, 1991. •Karlsson, Leena, Kjisik, Felicity & Nordlund, Joan: From Here To Autonomy. Helsinki, 1997. •Schraw, Gregory and Dennison, Ryne Sperling: Assessing metacognitive awareness. In: Contemporary Educational Psychology, 19, 460-475. Picture sources: unsplash.com Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts 34