Initial Step to Autonomous Learning: A Case Study from the Self-evaluation of KMUTT Students

Abstract

The initial step of autonomous learning is to gear learners to be self-directed and to inspire them forlife-long learning. In order to reach the goal, it is necessary to provide a course in which a large scale ofconsultations is provided to activate and also support the self-directed learning style of learners.

As a case study, we conducted research with 248 KMUTT students who attended LNG 104: (Content-based language learning I) to investigate the students’ attitude and self-estimation after they had beentrained a self-directed learning style. The result of the study shows that they were confident in developingtheir potential as self-directed learners.