Autonomy and Motivation: A Literature Review.

Dickinson, Leslie

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ERIC Number: EJ508441

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Autonomy and Motivation: A Literature Review.

Dickinson, Leslie

System, v23 n2 p165-74 May 1995

A common theme in justifications for autonomy in language learning is that autonomous learners become more highly motivated and work more effectively. This paper reviews the literature on motivation and suggests that an important link exists between autonomy and some theories of motivation that could explain the claimed power of autonomy. (24 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Educational Theories, Feedback, Independent Study, Learning Motivation, Learning Strategies, Literature Reviews, Metacognition, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Student Role, Success, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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