Benson's approachesOnline version Quiz about Benson's approaches to promote autonomy by Claudia Benhumea 1 According to Benson, the premise that underlies self-access is technology to enhance autonomy. a Yes b No 2 Look at the examples of learner-based approaches, which one refers to the student taking care of his learning. a Synthetic approaches b Integrated approaches c Self-directed approaches 3 What should be the aim of teaching programs oriented to self-access coordinators? a To make a shift in their roles b To promote autonomy c To provide enough linguistic content 4 These are some of the aims of self-access centers. Select the one that is not an aim. a To develop self-study skills b To learn through experimentation and discovery c To prepare for distance learning 5 Which could be the most important requirement for a self-access center to be established? a Well-trained staff b Wide range of resources c Pedagogical input d Advising services Feedback 1 For Benson, the premise of self-access is the use of resources. Yet, he clarifies that resources are not the only element, they have to combine to create an appropriate learning environment. 2 Self-directed approaches explain how learners plan and monitor their own learning. 3 Current teaching programs should focus on teacher's autonomy as well. 4 Distance learning can be a possibility of the resource-based approaches, but this is not a goal. 5 Without a clear foundation the underlying principles of the self-acess could be out of sight.
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