Interactivity, Tutoring and the Construction of Student Autonomy

Abstract

The article explores the interrelationship between interactivity, tutoring, and the development of student autonomy in the context of distance education. The author discusses how the development of autonomy depends on a collaborative effort between the student and educators, emphasizing the tutor's role as a pedagogical mediator. The tutor not only guides the student but also encourages research, effort, and decision-making, promoting the student's autonomy in their actions. Interactivity is seen as an essential tool for personal and collective growth, allowing the student to build new knowledge and rewrite their own history through the freedom of choice.