Factors affecting the independent learning: the case of the B.A. in English Language Teaching

Abstract

The Mexican Education system has been teacher-centered. Students are accustomed to be there, just listening to the teacher and taking notes; they do not take an active role in the learning process. Students do not have the responsibility for the learning, they do not look for more information; they usually study_what the teacher gave and said to them. From the time a Mexican student starts his education, he never tends to be autonomous. So, what happens when students are exposed to a different type of learning? Students feel frustrated and uncomfortable. They think they arc fools and criticize their teacher all the time.