Learner
Independence SIG Objectives
To promote and support the principles of learner independence
To provide a forum for the discussion of shared concerns and issues
To encourage the sharing and exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences
To offer ideas and practical solutions for implementing varied independent
learning schemes
To facilitate networking amongst IL/C practitioners
To support the establishment and upgrading of ILCs
To encourage the development of innovative approaches and materials for
IL
To explore how the new technologies can be employed to promote independent
learning
To support colleagues around the world who are studying by Distance Learning
To support and participate in research projects in this field
Activities
Visits
to ILCs in the region, workshops/events, conference presentations, ILC Certificate
Course, newsletters, contributions to the TESOL Arabia Newsletter, e-newsletter,
website, email discussion and archived discussions, mailing-list, downloadable
resources, inter-institution links, bibliography/book reviews, ILC Coordinators'
Forum, case-study reference file/ILC photofiles, distance learning support,
action research, ed tech sessions, ILC Handbook (Independent Learning
Schemes: A Practical Approach) and other activities, subject to needs/demand.
