Innovation in Language Learning

Diana Carolina Durán Bautista holds a Master’s Degree in English Language Teaching for Self-Directed Learning from Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia; a graduate diploma in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) from Anaheim University, EE. UU; and a bachelor's degree in English Language Teaching from Universidad Industrial de Santander. She has been teaching English as a foreign language for more than ten years, especially in higher education; and has been the Academic Coordinator of various English levels for undergraduate students. She is currently the Faculty Coordinator of the undergraduate programs in the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Universidad de La Sabana (Colombia). Diana also teaches a Learner Autonomy and Self-Access Materials course in a Master’s Program directed to in-service teachers. Her research Interests include instructional technology, blended learning, lesson planning, student-centeredness, curriculum design, autonomy, and professional development.