Autonomy, Agency, and Identity in Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language

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This book discusses the importance of autonomy, agency, and identity in teaching and learning English as a foreign language, all of which are central themes in the educational domain. By linking theory with practice to appeal to researchers as well as classroom practitioners, it provides an overview of the theoretical constructs of autonomy, agency, and identity along with empirical studies that explore these constructs through life stories as told by English teachers and students. Key features include: * New ideas to inspire professionals involved in foreign language education. * Up-to-date information to showcase for English language educators how autonomy, agency, and identity can be conceptualized across various institutional, sociocultural, and political contexts.* A concise yet comprehensive review of the theoretical and practical issues characterizing English foreign language education today.