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24. I usually make a study plan and frequently check it to see whether I keep up with the plan.
Histogram of question 24
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Recognize on-line autonomous learning;
4.2 Learneestions 24.I make a plan of studying English and frequently check it to Weighted Mean 3.04 A% 4.9 B% C% D% E% 3.3
one of the important reforms in colleges recently. This paper aims to explore the changes of teachers’ role in the new on-line setting. The author first reviews the theoretical study of learner autonomy, then makes a practical investigation into the attitude and expectation learners have on teachers through a selfdesigned questionnaire, and explores that teachers should make an adjustment to their role orientation and changes their roles into motivators, evaluators and resources suppliers in the new on-line setting.
Roles of Teachers in On-line Autonomous Learning Based on Learner’s Expectation
By Sheng Min & Che Yu
Abstract

Abstract: On-line autonomous learning of College English is

“the fully autonomous learner is an ideal, rather than a reality” （Nunan，1997:193). Learner Autonomy originates from western countries, associated with individualism; Asian collectivism has developed dependence between teachers and learners （Littlewood 1999：72）.
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28. I hope teachers could give us a study plan in detail.
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Histograms of question 21,23 and 28


4.4 Learners’ Expectation on Teachers Assistance
Questions Weighted Mean A% B% C% D% E%

Inspirations:
Teacher shouldn’t babysitter the learners, nor release the management and direction.
Teachers should offer distinctive assistance to different learners.
29.5 33.6 28.7
see if I keep up with the plan.
25. I can constrain myself to keep up with the self-study plan. 26.I can preview and review the lessons learned from the selfaccess center regularly. 27.I’m aware of my strength and weakness in my self-study of English. 3.03 2.96 4.9 3.6 29.2 35.6 26.4 24.6 40. 28.2 3.8 3.6
4. Result and Discussion

4.1 Learner’s attitude toward autonomous learning; 4.2 learner’s autonomous learning ability;


4.3 learner’s expectation on teachers;
2. Literature Review
Autonomous language learner are those who initiate the planning and implementation of their language program. （Gardner & Miller，1990:6） However,

3. Research Method

3.1 Object: 430 students in Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, Sichuan. 3.2 Method: 5-point Likert-type scale questionnaire analysis Learner’s attitude; Learner’s autonomous learning ability; Learner’s expectation on teachers; Learner’s expectation on teachers’ assistance.
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13. I feel relaxed in on-line autonomous learning.
4.1 Learner’s attitude toward autonomous learning

Summary:
Object traditional teaching method;
Histograms of question 21,23 and 28 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
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4.3 Learner’s Expectation on Teachers


Summary:
Learners ideas towards teachers’ roles conflict.
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---Requirements for College English Courses (Probationary Version) by National Educational Bureau in 2004
180 universities nationwide (including swufe) has been choosed to try out the College English on-line Teaching System since Sep, 2004.



4.3 Learner’s Expectation on Teachers
Questions Weighte d Mean 3.26 A% B% C% D% E%
21. teacher’s assistance give a great impact to my autonomous learning. 23. teacher’s concern and encouragement acts as motivation for my autonomous study.
4.4 learner’s expectation on teachers’ assistance.

4.1 Learner’s attitude toward autonomous learning
Questions
1.I like the traditional teaching method which is popular in high school. 2. I hope teachers could direct and supervise my study. 4. I think teachers should be focus of the class. 8. I think on-line autonomous learning is of openness and creativity. 11. I think on-line autonomous learning is recommendatory.