Self-Access and Other Keys to Student Empowerment

Title: Self-Access and Other Keys to Student Empowerment
"In recent years, there has been growing discussion in Japan on the importance of autonomy in language learning. One of the results of this discussion has been an increase in the number of ‘self-access’ centers that have been established in universities throughout the country. These centers range from state-of-the-art technoplazas to cubby holes with a few CD players. Whatever their services, they can offer students equal opportunities to help themselves. In this talk, Juanita will discuss the journey she has had fostering autonomy among students at her university, in part through self-access, and then open the floor for questions and group discussion."