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UNDERSTANDING AUTONOMY LEARNERS IN THE 6CS OF ELL

Dr. Elaf Riyadh Khalil

Volume: 9 Issue: 4 2019

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The present paper is the highlighting themes about learner autonomy in foreign language education and in termed of "the six Cs" — critical thinking, communication, collaboration, cooperation, creativity, and cultural context are increasingly important skills for all students. The current study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the importance autonomy and 6Cs in language learning process. In this regard, the study attempts to answer the following question: Is there any relationship between 6C and learners autonomy in the context? Teaching these skills effectively in the classroom has been a topic of discussion among educators for years. There is focusing mainly on three areas – motivations for a new model of learning, the specific competencies and skills needed to function effectively in the twenty-first century, and the pedagogy required to stimulate those capabilities. While it is generally accepted that formal education must be transformed to enable the new forms of learning needed to tackle the complex global challenges ahead, most of which are absent from current learning processes. Critical and creative thinking skills are growing concern about potential educational process and cultural context are leading many better positive understanding about learners autonomy possess the combination of the 6Cs skills.

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