Conference Goals

The conference has the following goals:

1. To expand the theoretical base of learner autonomy in language learning by engaging academics from around the world in an interdisciplinary discussion.
2. To review past achievements in the field, both theoretical and practical, and to set future directions.
3. To promote pedagogical innovation in classrooms that foster learner autonomy and in self-access centres.
4. To support and consolidate growing interest in self-access learning and learner autonomy in Japan.
5. To expand understanding of the relationship between CALL and learner autonomy.
6. To explore the role of teacher education programmes in preparing educators to work in learning environments that foster learner autonomy and independent learning.