About RILAE
The Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education (RILAE) was established in April 2017 as part of the Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS). Its aim is to promote research, professional development, and best practice in developing lifelong autonomous learning.
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Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education (RILAE)
Self-Access Learning Center (SALC)
Kanda University of International Studies
Wakaba 1-4-1
Mihama-ku
Chiba
Japan
261-0014Email: rilae@kuis.ac.jp
Category Archives: Self-determination theory
The Self-Empowerment Index
Purpose: To measure teachers’ internal sense of autonomy and how teachers express their autonomy to others. Source: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013164493053003017
Learner Autonomy Profile (LAP)
Purpose: To better understand an individual’s level of autonomy as a learner. Source: http://www.hrdenterprises.com/inventory.html
The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale
Purpose: To measure the complex of attitudes, abilities, and characteristics that comprise readiness to engage in self-directed learning. Source: http://www.lpasdlrs.com/
Scale of Language Learner Autonomy (SLLA)
Purpose: To determine students’ autonomy level. Source: http://www.innovationinteaching.org/autonomyscale.docx
Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI)
Purpose: To assess students’ awareness about and use of learning and study strategies. Source: http://www.hhpublishing.com/_assessments/lassi/
Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI)
Purpose: To look at adults’ metacognitive awareness. Sources: https://www.harford.edu/~/media/PDF/Student-Services/Tutoring/Metacognition%20Awareness%20Inventory.ashx https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11409-017-9176-z http://psycnet.apa.org/record/1995-07941-001
The Motivators’ Orientations Questionnaires
Purpose: To assess whether individuals in a position of authority, whose job is, in part, to motivate others, tend to be oriented toward controlling the behavior of those others versus supporting their autonomy. Source: http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/motivators-orientations-questionnaires/
Perceived Choice and Awareness of Self Scale
Purpose: To determine individual differences (trait level) in perceived choice and awareness of self. Source: http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/pcass/