learners' autonomy in the ESL/EFL classrooms:
My Religion of Teaching can be summed up into the following four components:
Ideology: “I’m NOT the main source of information” “I’m one of the many sources of information “Competitions and comparisons DO NOT accelerate learning” “Cooperation and sharing accelerate learning”
Teachers’ Role: I AM NOT THE Instructor / Explainer (Boss). I am a Learning facilitator (Partner)
Classroom Environment: Strong Social relationships High positive thinking Participants are internally motivated Students Students show/feel a sense of responsibility and ownership Everybody participates No fear of failure
Outcome: Independent learners, independent human beings, independent people with High aims for life with a high self-image Thinking and decision abilities are high People are NOT Potential slaves as they have good leadership skills. Therefore, they are Potential LEADERS.
