Learn To Change: Adapting Autonomous Learning to Enhance The Use Of Reading Strategy In ESP Reading Class
Abstract
Teaching English for Specific Purposes requires teaching English inclusively because It cannot
put the students based on their general English levels. It means that the students having different
levels of English skills and motivation in learning English in the same class. This study was
intended to improve the students’ motivation and independence level. To get the intended goals,
the first step was putting the students, who have understood some of reading strategies, in groups
and giving them some text or passages. These individual reading activities were monitored by
using observation sheets and students reading comprehension quiz and answer keys. The activities
were designed in an autonomous learning situation. The autonomous learning was chosen to
accommodate the students’ diversity in motivation and English skills. The autonomous learning
facilitates the students to get the freedom in creating their own pace. The materials given in
autonomous learning were arranged based on their level of difficulties. The study showed that
the students were more motivated and has higher independence level when they were given more
freedom in choosing the reading strategy and setting their own learning pace.