The Possible Negative Outcomes of Putting Learners in Spotlight

Despite the vast research on the benefits of learner-fronted language learning and teaching, little is studied and known about the possible negative consequences of pure learner-centered language learning. It will be useful to look at the matter from a different angle, though, the overall image emerging from the literature is positive; independent responsible active learners with great learning motivation. This study reveals some of the facts regarding learner‘s autonomy. We are going to see whether there are any negative points concerning giving learner‘s infinite amount of authority. The participants, on which this survey has been carried out, two groups of 20 male upper intermediate learners of English, were selected and treated completely different. One group was given sort of unlimited authority while the other group was somehow reliant on the teacher. After almost three months of instruction, it was revealed that giving learners too much authority would result in serious and severe problems both for learners and specifically for the teachers. Moreover, by the shift of responsibility, anxiety among learners has drastically influenced.