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Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 249-263
2026-06-10

A Mixed-methods Investigation Of Autonomy Superposition In Employed Efl Students



Authors : Chetouane Abdelkader . Benmokrane Aicha .

Abstract

Abstract: Adult learners in English programmes at the University of Continuous Education in Relizane show marked differences in autonomy across professional and academic contexts. While they report high independence and initiative at work, these capacities decline in formal classroom settings. This study conceptualizes learner autonomy as a context-sensitive and dynamic construct using a quantum-cognitive perspective. A total of 144 employed EFL learners completed the Learner Autonomy Scale in both workplace and classroom contexts. Results reveal a persistent autonomy gap, with higher autonomy at work and lower autonomy in academic settings, especially among learners with limited English proficiency. Interviews highlight tensions between professional and academic identities, restrictive assessment practices, and institutional constraints.

Keywords

Autonomy ; Employment ; Academic pursuits ; EFL students ; University of Continuous Education

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