DINAMIKA Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar, 2019, 11(2) ISSN:2655-870X (online) https://doi.org/10.30595/Dinamika/v11i2.5004 © 2019 by the authors; licensee PGSD UMP. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). fatchulfauzi_23.2017@student.uny.ac.id(*Correspondence) LEARNER AUTONOMY USING 5E LEARNING CYCLE Fatchul Fauzi 1* , Ali Mustadi 1 1 Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, INDONESIA Received 31 July 2019 ▪ Revised 27 September 2019 ▪ Accepted 27 October 2019 ABSTRACT This resarch aims to determine the effect of the 5E learning cycle on learner autonomy. Research with the type of quasi experiment using questionnaires as a measure of learner autonomy. The research subjects are 84 preservice teachers’ students. 5E Learning Cycle applicants with the syntax of Engagement, Exploration, Exploration, Elaboration, and Evaluation were carried out in advanced science courses in the second semester.. The results showed that the mean pre-test score of the control group and the experimental group had increased. The Mann-Whitney U test obtained a significance of 0.039 and the effect of the 5E learning cycle showed a high category with score of N gain is 0.98. So that it can be concluded that the 5E learning cycle affects student learner autonomy Keywords: 5E learning cycle, learner autonomy, science. INTRODUCTION The educational phenomenon arise at this time is how a person can be said to be mature as long as study. One indicator of a person said to be an adult is that he is able to determine their direction in every situation that exists. That is the condition every person when he is studying. They are able to set himself to concentrate in learning, completing tasks in learning and able to be responsible for dealing with existing problems. In their age maturity, college student must have a competency that support their learning. The average of each person not able to make best decision, they must be motivate by their parents or teachers [1]. The case based on the Misir & Koc research, every learner have not able learn on their own initiative, determining learning goals, and responsible yet [2]. They also stated just 30% of the learners used technology (computers and internet) for learning and they they need to go beyond their learning of prescribed materials [3]. So, learner autonomy must be have each student college. Autonomy is one of the topics in the psychological discussion related to self. The terms of Autonomy used include learner autonomy and self regulation. Autonomy in autonomy terms as freedom or ability to decide [3-4]. So, learner autonomy as someone's dependence on others and as the ability to do something in making choices without the help of others. Learner autonomy can also be interpreted as the ability to resist temptations that come from within and outside a person. In addition, in the context of identity, learner autonomy shows an expression of attraction to something [5-6]. The research about learner autonomy by Sah (2015) showed autonomy can be develope by effective learning like Data-Driven Learning (DDL), an approach to enhancing learner autonomy exploring the language[7]. The other hand, to enhance learner autonomy Eneau and Develotte use working online together for adult learners working on an online learning platform as part of a professional master’s degree programme[8]. The importance of learner autonomy is characterized by directing thoughts, feelings and actions to achieve learning goals. Autonomy of learning can develop because someone has a learning process. Autonomy of learning will be very important in learning, because the skills developed in students will influence the lives of students later. The characteristics of learning autonomy according to Williams [5] are: have the desire to progress (have self motivation, self-esteem, and self-confidence, not seeking attention, tend not to follow peers because independent students are able to decide themselves with little concern if they are wrong), respect for peers and the environment (able to be responsible in groups, constructive time management and disciplined, trustworthy and valued adults, active and energetic, not passive, satisfied when winning, both personal and collective, able to communicate and express feelings, be confident and dare to take risks and work together and when working independently, enjoy challenges), have a higher standard of work, are more socially skilled (more socially aware