English Autonomously: Opportunities for 1 to 1, Peer and Community Learning
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| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | The presentation introduces the concept and organization of the English Autonomously project which is an innovative elective course offered by Masaryk University Language Centre. The course is aiming at students of all faculties and allows them to (re)discover the autonomous way of language learning. Within a set organizational framework and with a guarantee of many various stimuli, the English language becomes also tool for reflection and for developing the students’ soft skills, study skills, metacognition, and learning attitudes. The presentation focuses on the numerous possibilities and various forms of interaction between the students and teachers within the course. It demonstrates the benefits of an individualized, engaging and motivating learning atmosphere and environment that is created within the course. |