Article Title

A Theological Critique of “Learner Autonomy”

Authors

Pierce T. Hibbs, Westminster Theological Seminary

Keywords

dynamism, grammar, Kenneth L. Pike, learner autonomy, phonology, reference, relationality, stability

Abstract

Because words reflect the world of a person, Christian teachers of English are called to consider how the linguistic terminology they use intersects with their Christian values. In this article, I present theological issues with the phrase “learner autonomy” (LA). Drawing largely on the work of Kenneth L. Pike, I discuss an alternative to LA that I believe more clearly reflects a Christian teacher’s theological commitments.

Recommended Citation

Hibbs, Pierce T. (2017) "A Theological Critique of “Learner Autonomy”," International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching: Vol. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/ijc-elt/vol4/iss1/6