EFL Teacher`s Challenges in Promoting Autonomous Learning

Abstract

Developing learner`s autonomy has opened doors to self-dependence and individual progress in the learning process. This has led to a remarkable rise for interest of autonomous learning among researchers. On this basis, this research aims to investigate the challenges EFL teachers face in enhancing autonomous learning In addition; we attempted to contribute in enhancing learner autonomy by suggesting some recommendations to evade these barriers and encourage learner`s independence and develop their learning level. In order to provide an efficient study we utilized both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. A student`s questionnaire, teacher`s questionnaire and a classroom observation were used in order to collect the required data. The findings revealed that the teachers faced several challenges that impede the effective development of learner autonomy. The result also showed that the students are not fully prepared to take responsibility for their learning and this arises from lack of motivation, fear of failure, deficiency of languages acquisition thereby impeding their capacity to prove their proficiency.