Self-assessment, self support, peer support, student initiative, and self-determination – these are some of the fruits of Learner Autonomy that leave teachers with a spring in their step, and a thousand more questions to ask.
Bio:
Matt Shannon is an educator, cultivator and curriculum developer who works with elementary and junior high school students in Saitama, Japan, and an officer of the SCE, and the Nakasendo 2012 Conference Chair. His goal to provide real-world opportunities for EFL learners, specifically in the areas of debate, journalism, and science has led students to the edge of space, museum galleries, and the heart of their communities.