Learner Autonomy: Perception of Engineering Students of University of Gujrat

Abstract

The ability of learner autonomy is considered as rudimentary in EFL students for the successful process of language learning. The language learning process does not begin and end in any academic setting rather it is a lifelong process. Learner autonomy enables learners to regulate their learning and such involvement leads to successful and better learning. In recent times, it has become an important question that how students access available resources and how they use these resources to achieve their goals. This study examines the perception of EFL students about learner autonomy. It also investigates what perception students have towards learner autonomy regarding their study semester. This research is conducted on 110 students from 3rd, 5th and 7th semesters of the Electrical Engineering department at the University of Gujrat. As a quantitative study, the questionnaire is used to collect data that consists of 28 items about learner autonomy. Findings expose that students have a high perception of learner autonomy. Furthermore, the study semester and students' perception of LA has a direct relationship. Students from higher semesters have a high perception that students should be autonomous in their learning.