English Autonomously - online version Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová Autumn 2020 oznacit opakovace, zelené složky ▪ ▪Autonomous learning – mapping the terrain ▪ ▪English autonomously – describing the course 2 ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY first session outline HELSINKI ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY ? Why are you here? How do you picture autonomous learner? https://padlet.com/marta_skupka/EA 3 MARTINA ▪ 4 ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY What is autonomous learning? Masaryk University Language Centre 5 http://www.discoversociology.co.uk/_assets/images/Political/Anarchism.jpg Rules – structure, framework ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY What is autonomous learning? Masaryk University Language Centre 6 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tGwcckNkDTc/UgU2N1dREQI/AAAAAAAAB5M/FxTa42EHnW8/s1600/Montgomery_30_Blogg er_SFW.jpg Process, goal, horizons ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY What is autonomous learning? Masaryk University Language Centre 7 Metacognition – learning about learning ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY What is autonomous learning? Masaryk University Language Centre 8 Freedom, community ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY What is autonomous learning? Masaryk University Language Centre 9 Picture retrieved from: https://www.fulcrumlabs.ai/ Autonomy learners ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY ? Why are you here? How do you picture autonomous learner? https://padlet.com/marta_skupka/EA 10 MARTINA ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY autonomous learner According to Philip C. Candy, there are over 100 competencies associated with autonomous learners, they are e.g.: •methodical •reflective •motivated •flexible •responsible •creative •knowledgeable about/skilled in learning 11 chat ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY autonomous learning „Autonomy is the ability to take charge of one's own learning.“ (Holec, 1981) "Autonomy is essentially a matter of the learner's psychological relation to the process and content of learning." (Little, 1991) Masaryk University Language Centre 12 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Scholar_with_His_Books_by_Gerbrand_van_de n_Eeckhout.jpeg/220px-Scholar_with_His_Books_by_Gerbrand_van_den_Eeckhout.jpeg Not new ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY autonomous learning What have you learnt recently? Did you learn it in an autonomous way? https://forms.gle/eUqAEUhfMowke5hTA Masaryk University Language Centre 13 ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY personalized learning 14 Exam | Hand completing a multiple choice exam. | Alberto G. | Flickr Rozdat CEFR ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY roles Think of your previous language classes, what were the roles of the teacher and the students? https://forms.gle/5HFv6KKPySSEEC9K8 15 Rozdat CEFR ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY course core values •students are in charge •students and teachers learn from each other • •learning about learning is important •English is a tool and means of communication 16 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts Picture retrieved from: https://connect4education.com/helping-students-evaluate-online-resources/ ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY metacognition Autonomy is drawing together the threads of self-assessment, goal-setting and reflection...“ (Little, 1991) • 17 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts planning evaluating monitoring 18 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY reflection Where are you? cooperation 19 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY language learning history What have you already experienced? https://padlet.com/marta_skupka/EA ??? LENKA 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 20 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 MARTINA - Do slov doma, s reflexí 21 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY self-assessment tools nyní jen poslech a interaction - důležité pro 1. session, ostatní doma 22 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY needs analysis some of the modules are skills based - - barevné kódování - needs analysis- rozdat 23 Masaryk University Language Centre, Faculty of Arts ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY needs analysis Which skill do you need to develop most? https://forms.gle/MyTjrenVR5rvfJzZ9 some of the modules are skills based - - barevné kódování – specify, needs analysis- rozdat ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY metacognition and course structure -introductory sessions -self-assesment -preparing a study agreement -individual counselling sessions -a log / learning diary - 24 Masaryk University Language Centre planning evaluating monitoring what is the purpose of these course components? - groups discuss, opakovači monitorují ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY basic course structure log / learning journal 25 Masaryk University Language Centre intro.jpg counselling.jpg study agreement these components all support metacognition, reflection and learning about learning 26 Masaryk University Language Centre module.jpg module.jpg shower.jpg ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY elective course elements what are modules and showers? opakovači vysvětlí - L+M - modules and showers as learning together ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY visual course structure 27 Masaryk University Language Centre struktura.jpg but there is much more included in the course ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY numerical course structure intro sessions = 4 hours 3 counselling sessions = 1 hour module A = 10 hours module B = 10 hours showers = ? log writing = ? individual activities = ? 2 ECTS = 50 hours 28 Masaryk University Language Centre but there is much more included in the course ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY support group suggestions https://forms.gle/MyTjrenVR5rvfJzZ9 facebook.com/englishautonomously/ Masaryk University Language Centre 29 ve skupinách podle potřeb 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… -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 -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… -SILL -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 course information is.muni.cz cjv.muni.cz/en/english-autonomously/ facebook.com/englishautonomously/ Masaryk University Language Centre 30 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… -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 -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… -SILL -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 summary of EA principles •students take responsibility over their learning •teachers provide support •students conduct self-assessment • •students analyse their needs •students plan their learning •students reflect on their learning •100% differentiation required and ensured •peer cooperation is encouraged Masaryk University Language Centre 31 ENGLISH AUTONOMOUSLY EA schedule •2nd introductory session, October 21 – goal setting •1st ind. counselling session, late October /November - study agreement •two modules of your choice + your independent work + log writing •2nd ind. counselling session in late November/December- monitoring •3rd ind. counselling session in the exam period - evaluation Masaryk University Language Centre 32 Checklist – Q and R to do list – before next time •work on self-assessment and reflection (use CEFR, SWOT and needs analysis documents to be found in Study Materials) •read descriptions of the modules and showers •choose what is interesting for you and register for those modules in IS (rozpis témat) •register for the first counselling session in IS • 33 Masaryk University Language Centre 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 34 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. Masaryk University Language Centre 35