Joanna Albin studied Spanish Philology at the University of Granada (Spain). She joined the Department of Modern Languages at the Pedagogical University of Cracow (Poland) as a teacher and translator trainer. Her research focuses on environmental and affective factors in the translation profession and on self-directed learning of professional translators.

• Contents: Self-directed learning – Construction of knowledge – Social Cognitive Theory – Translator – Affective factors – Environmental factors – Translator competence –Vocational training – Learning at work – Self-efficacy – Self-directedness – Translators’ specific learning strategies – Reflective practitioner – Andragogy – Heutagogy – Capability.

Joanna Albin studied Spanish Philology at the University of Granada (Spain). She joined the Department of Modern Languages at the Pedagogical University of Cracow (Poland) as a teacher and translator trainer. Her research focuses on environmental and affective factors in the translation profession and on self-directed learning of professional translators.

• Contents: Self-directed learning – Construction of knowledge – Social Cognitive Theory – Translator – Affective factors – Environmental factors – Translator competence –Vocational training – Learning at work – Self-efficacy – Self-directedness – Translators’ specific learning strategies – Reflective practitioner – Andragogy – Heutagogy – Capability.

Joanna Albin studied Spanish Philology at the University of Granada (Spain). She joined the Department of Modern Languages at the Pedagogical University of Cracow (Poland) as a teacher and translator trainer. Her research focuses on environmental and affective factors in the translation profession and on self-directed learning of professional translators.

• Contents: Self-directed learning – Construction of knowledge – Social Cognitive Theory – Translator – Affective factors – Environmental factors – Translator competence –Vocational training – Learning at work – Self-efficacy – Self-directedness – Translators’ specific learning strategies – Reflective practitioner – Andragogy – Heutagogy – Capability.