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LEARNER AUTONOMY IN BS ENGLISH CLASSROOMS OF SOUTHERN PUNJAB A LEARNERS PERSPECTIVE

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2022(VII-II).37      10.31703/glr.2022(VII-II).37      Published : Jun 2022

Learner Autonomy in BS English Classrooms of Southern Punjab: A Learner's Perspective

Abstract

    Learner autonomy is a modern approach to language learning that requires maximum involvement of students in all the second language learning activities. This innovative concept has been successfully applied in the second language learning environment in Europe and many countries of Asia. This participation by language learners builds motivation and improves language proficiency. In this research, the researcher has endeavoured to measure the level of learner autonomy among BS English students of Southern Punjab. For this purpose, the researcher has accessed public and private sector universities of Southern Punjab as his population. These universities are Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, BZU Layyah sub-campus, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Ghazi University DG khan, Emerson University Multan, and Institute of Southern Punjab Multan. The learner autonomy questionnaire by I.P Egel (2003) was adopted to collect data from 600 learners from six universities in Southern Punjab. Data so collected was analyzed with the help of SPSS files version 22. Results have been presented in the form of graphs and tables.

    BS English, Southern Punjab, Education, Learner Autonomy, Students

    (1) Shahid Ullah
    PhD Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mamuna Ghani
    Director ETC, Former Dean, Faculty of Arts/ Chairperson, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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