answer to the research question theoretically and experientially. This research also reveals and describes learners‟ readiness for autonomous
learning between learners so as to be more self-empowered, self- fulfilling, and autonomous according to the learners‟ belief, which means
they can do what they are supposed to do and they can do it on their own when they learn.
Learners‟ belief indicates to some degree learners‟ readiness for autonomous learning, as it reflects their motivation and formation of
learner autonomy. In a word, to study learner beliefs can help teachers know better about their learners and choose proper approaches to guide
them fostering learner autonomy. The goal of this research is to describe and interpret the learners beliefs about autonomy in language learning.
F. Research Benefits
This research may have three scientific benefits to empower learners and promote their autonomy in language learning. Theoretically, this
research becomes an additional reference on the literature of English Study in Indonesia, particularly those concerning the language learning
in the institution. This research may also
provide description of learners‟ beliefs about autonomy in language learning
as an attempt to understand learners‟ beliefs on English language learning and to empower the learners to
develop their sustained autonomous language learning. Through the interpreted result and discussion, this research may contribute in the
development of English language learning in general. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
In this section, the discussion focuses on literature review and theoretical framework. Several previous research related to the topic of
this research are discussed to support construct understanding of the study. Theoretical framework is described to get the tentative answers to
the research questions.
A. Theoretical Review
The literatures on related topics are discussed in this section. The discussion will go around t
he learners‟ beliefs, the characteristics of language learner, and then will reveal the depth concept of
learners‟ beliefs, the characteristic of language learner, and autonomy in language
learning.
1. Learners’ beliefs
a. Definition of
Learners’ beliefs
Beliefs have been a subject of inquiry in a range of fields, including education, business, medicine, law, anthropology and
psychology. Furthermore, a scan of the literature in this area reveals that the concept of belief travels under many aliases; for example attitude,
perception, value, philosophy and ideology. Because of this diversity, defining beliefs is a difficult task.
Beliefs are defined as psychologically held understandings, premises, or propositions about the world that are felt to be true
Richardson in Bernat, 2005, and said as strong filters of reality Arnold in Bernat, 2005. Belief can then be simply defined as our state
of the mind or our thoughts or our representation of our interpretation of reality; deeper than merely thought, however, belief possesses causal role
to the believers behaviors Arnold in Bernat, 2005. Belief, then, involves
one‟s past ones previous experiences, present the currently- held-belief and future.
Cotterall 1995 identifies six major belief dimensions based on learner
s‟ responses to her questionnaire as; the role of the teachers, the role of feedback, learner independence, learner confidence in study
ability, experience of language learning, approach to studying. He also adds that the beliefs and attitudes the learners hold have an important
influence on their learning behavior. They may either contribute to or impede the development of learning process Cotterall 1995.
Similarly, Peacock 2001, claims that some beliefs may be facilitative or det
rimental to language learning. Beliefs about one‟s own motivation and values of English learning, ability, and learning and
communication strategies can be seen as facilitative beliefs. Within the BALLI framework, some beliefs about foreign language aptitude, the
role of vocabulary and grammar, self-efficacy in speaking English can be detrimental to learners‟ language learning. Thus, it is important to
understand learner beliefs because successful learners develop insightful beliefs about language learning processes and their own abilities, which
have a facilitative effect on learning. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
