FOSTERING LEARNER AUTONOMY IN 21ST CENTURY’S LANGUAGE EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY-INTEGRATED APPROACHES

Abstract

Аbstract: This study explores the importance of technology in 21st century’s language education, its unique benefits in applying technology-integrated approaches in EFL classrooms for making lifelong learners, as well as analyzing the role of critical thinking skills in fostering learner autonomy. It delves into the stages of implementing learner autonomy in digital language learning classes in Uzbekistan. The opinions and publications of Slovak professionals, who did scientific works on the role of digital tools in teaching English, have been included and reacted.