Learner Autonomy Based On Constructivism Learning Theory

Constuctivism learning theory lays emphasis on the
learners' active learning, such as learning initiative, sociality and
context. By analyzing the relationship between constructivism
learning theory and learner autonomy, this paper explores how to
cultivate learners' learner autonomy under the guidance of
constructivism learning theory.

• Haiyan Wang

• Constructivism learning theory
• learner autonomy
• relationship
• cultivation.

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