The Role of Teacher Autonomy in Learner Autonomy

The goal of this paper is to gain a deeper understanding of the role of teacher autonomy in the development of learner autonomy. Firstly, the general attributes of autonomous teachers are identified. Next, the teacher’s role in scaffolding and learner support was emphasized through the illustration of regular weekly homework assignments and learner goal- setting practices. The conclusion indicates that learner autonomy is an essential element for successful learning and the teacher’s gradual withdrawal from the learning process is needed in order to foster autonomous learning skills in students.