Learner Control: What is learner control?

What is learner control?

Learner control is a concept of learner independence and learner autonomy exerting control over the context and the methods of learning and effecting the learning process and the accomplishment of the course work (Student7, 1997).

Learner-controlled instruction is an instructional strategy (or tactic or approach) that emphasizes "the learner's freedom to choose their learning activities to suit their own individual preferences and needs" (Williams, 1993).

Learner control is the degree of decision making a learner has (or exerts) in the learning process (Student2, 1997).

References

Williams, M. D. (1993). A Comprehensive Review of Learner-Control. ED362 211.

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