Advising for Language Learner Autonomy

Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, Japan

November 12th 2011

Opening RemarksAdvising in language learning: Past and present

Lucy CookerThe University of BirminghamThe University of Nottingham

SALC Consultant, Kanda University of International Studies

(with Jo Mynard, Kanda University of International Studies, Japan)

Advising in language learning: Past and present

Definition (Carson & Mynard, forthcoming)

…advising in language learning involves the process and practice of helping students to direct their own paths so as to become more effective and more autonomous language learners.

Focus areas for advising in language learning (Carson & Mynard, forthcoming)

[a]n educator who works with learners on personally relevant aspects of their language learning development…advising in language learning involves the process and practice of helping students to direct their own paths so as to become more effective and more autonomous language learners.

Carson & Mynard, forthcoming

References

Benson, P., & Cooker, L. (forthcoming). The applied linguistic individual: Sociocultural approaches to autonomy, agency and identity. Equinox.

Carson, L., & Mynard, J. (forthcoming). Introduction. In J. Mynard & L. Carson (Eds.) Advising in language learning: Dialogue, tools and context. Harlow: Longman.