Abstract:Based on the brief introduction to concept and connotation of autonomous learning and the questionnaire survey, this paper compares the learning characteristics in high school and analyzes the learning features of freshmen: diversity of learning purposes, autonomy of learning methods, unadaptability of learning methods and flexibility of learning attitudes. This paper also discusses some factors affecting the development of freshmen’s autonomous learning abilities. From such aspects as target leading, methods, psychological factors, environmental construction and process monitoring, this paper finally puts forward several countermeasures on how to develop freshmen’s autonomous learning abilities.