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Publication Date: 2015-Feb-23
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The Effect of a Learner Autonomy Training on the Study Habits of the First-Year ELT Students
Merç, Ali
Educational Research and Reviews, v10 n4 p378-387 Feb 2015
The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible effects of a learner autonomy training on the study habits of first-year university students as future EFL teachers. To this end, a questionnaire was used as the research instrument to elicit the study habits of the students. The questionnaire was administered to 122 students enrolled in a "Learner Autonomy" class at Anadolu University, Turkey at two different times: at the beginning and end of the semester. The quantitative analyses of the data revealed a significant difference in the study habits of students before and after the 12-week learner autonomy training in terms of study skills such as managing school work stress, note-taking and reading, and preparing an assignment/project. The findings emphasized the impact of learner autonomy training on alleviating students' anxiety and concerns related to dealing with their school work. The study also suggests a learner autonomy training for EFL learners, especially for the students as teacher candidates.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, College Freshmen, Study Habits, Personal Autonomy, Questionnaires, Measures (Individuals), Statistical Analysis, Study Skills, Stress Management, Notetaking, Reading Habits, Assignments, Anxiety, Preservice Teachers, Academic Achievement, Correlation, Student Motivation, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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