Autonomous learning among private and pubic learners

Abstract

In this article we first provide a theoretical background to our study by explaining the most important concepts of our research; this is followed by a description of the data collection procedures. Next, we present our hypothetical model of motivational factors, self-regulatory strategies, and autonomous learning behavior and show how the data provide support for our conceptualization of the interaction of these constructs. Finally, we discuss the theoretical and pedagogical implications of the findings of our study. Autonomous learning will be dealt with in this paper by discussing some crucial elements that ought to exist in this process, for learners to develop an inner instinct to learn autonomously. Another important perspective in this paper is comparing a private learning setting to a public learning setting, in order to figure out the elements that aid learners in each setting to improve their responsibility towards their learning autonomously. Learners are usually not used to the concept of learning autonomously, in that respect they need a certain setting with appropriate tools and aids, with an open mentality on both sides; the teacher and learner to adapt this learning process.