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Section 2: Desirability and Feasibility of Learner AutonomyBelow there are two sets of statements. The first gives examples of decisionsLEARNERS might be involved in; the second lists abilities that learners might have.For each statement:a. First say how desirable (i.e. ideally), you feel it is.b. Then say how feasible (i.e. realistically achievable) you think it is for thelearners you currently teach most often.You should tick TWO boxes for each statement – one for desirability and one forfeasibility.DesirabilityFeasibilityUndesirableSlightly desirableQuite desirableVery desirableUnfeasibleSlightly feasibleQuite feasibleVery feasibleLearners are involved in decisions about:The objectives of a course p p p p p p p pThe materials used p p p p p p p pThe kinds of tasks and activities they do p p p p p p p pThe topics discussed p p p p p p p pHow learning is assessed p p p p p p p pThe teaching methods used p p p p p p p pClassroom management p p p p p p p pLearners have the ability to:Identify their own needs p p p p p p p pIdentify their own strengths p p p p p p p pIdentify their own weaknesses p p p p p p p pMonitor their progress p p p p p p p pEvaluate their own learning p p p p p p p pLearn co-operatively p p p p p p p pLearn independently p p p p p p p p248 | Teacher Beliefs Autonomy