Developing Learner Autonomy in Higher Education in Macedonia

AbstractLearner autonomy is a new trend in education which emphasizes students’ engagement in their own learning. Macedonia is a country in transition and many changes are needed to improve Higher education. One of main challenges that language teachers face is helping learners move toward becoming responsible for their own learning. This paper examines the techniques that can promote learner autonomy in a Higher Institution in Macedonia, South East European University in Tetovo. The study will reveal the learners’ responsibility for their learning, and it shows that the use of different techniques can promote learner autonomy in Higher education in Macedonia