What Is Learning Autonomy And How Can It Be Fostered?

My initial impression of the article was "What a daunting task!" Throughout the reading my impression was proven right, it is by no means an easy article to read.
On the other hand the reading is very rich and without a doubt worthwhile.
When it comes to learning autonomy I concur with the idea that autonomy is attained when students show a capacity for detachment, critical reflection, decision making and independent action.
I believe that the process of becoming autonomous is a constructive one and is achieved when certain conditions such as cognitive and metacognitive strategies on the part of the learner, motivation, attitudes and knowledge about language learning are obtained.
The role of the  teachers is paramount  in the process of building learner autonomy up, provided they are well prepared and able to deal with the difficulties in the transition from teacher-control to learner-control, when they stop  being the purveyors of information and start being the counsellor and manager of learning resources.