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
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