Learner Readiness – Why and How Should They Be Ready?

Abstract

This article aims to serve as a gentle reminder to all of us- English teachers - that there are other multifaceted factors that contribute to our learners’ achievements besides curriculum and instruction. There are other significant facts and observations that should be noted and considered beyond those dictated in the Quality Assurance requirements.  There are other issues that we must pay attention to in our class preparation besides what is prescribed on the policies by the schools, the Ministry of Education or the government agenda. Among these issues is learner readiness. While we stay focused on whether or not the learners are acquiring the target knowledge and skills, we should intently put in some thoughts and efforts on the development of our students’ learning competency and intellectual character, if not to initiate and motivate them to become each an effective and self-regulated learner. Discussions the importance of learning readiness on learning outcomes and the approaches teachers may consider to tap into these notions and enhance our teaching practices and their learners’ achievements are included.