Learner Autonomy

Abstract

This master thesis deals with the issue of learner autonomy in English language learning. It is divided into the theoretical and empirical part. The theoretical part describes ways of learner autonomy development within and outside of the Czech educational system. Also it aims to identify factors that influence learner autonomy development. The empirical part is a case study of a selected elementary school class. The aim was to describe how various factors influence learner autonomy development and how learner autonomy is developed in the particular class. The findings of the study are analysed with respect to the theoretical basis.