STUDENTS CAN ALSO BE
MOTORS OF LEARNING! by Santiago Argoti Portilla
Most people could think that learning takes place only when a
teacher-the person that masters information –transmits it to the student –the
one who receives information from the teacher. But this can be not fully true,
since the challenge of autonomous learning is becoming a real alternative to
complement the learning process. It could teach students how to learn to learn.
If this is true, there are some aspects that need to be considered.
One point in favor of autonomous learning is that it allows learners to
determine the direction of their own learning. Apart from that, these
individuals can make choices among a range of options regarding learning goals
and also modify or adapt tasks and goals. Due to the fact that autonomy gives
the learners freedom and transcendence, the learners can go beyond the
classroom and link classroom learning to the real world.
On the other hand, it is necessary that the learners be convinced that
to experience self-learning, responsibility plays an important role. Both,
teachers and students must contribute to a favorable learning environment. It
is important that teachers learn to give students more responsibilities and
freedom to do the assigned tasks. Furthermore, confidence and respect for
people’s pace, needs, and interests is essential to succeed in the challenge of
giving learners the chance to learn to learn.
The future of learning acquisition might be, in an important percentage,
in the learner itself!
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