Learner autonomy, benefits of learner autonomy, hindering factors, supporting factors, teacher's role

This study sought to explore Indonesian tertiary EFL students‟ voices on learner autonomy. Specifically, it investigated the students‟ conceptualization of the concept of learner autonomy, students‟ perceptions of the benefits of learner autonomy, and their perceptions of the factors that hinder and support the development of learner autonomy. The study employed a qualitative design with a case study approach and involved 30 first-year students of two institutions of higher education in Jambi province, Indonesia.