Aimed at those educators who wish to make their practice more consistent with progressive educational principles, namely helping learners to take greater control over planning and managing their own learning. The book contains a balance of theory and practical suggestions.

Hammond, Merryl; Collins, Rob

Establishing a liberating learning climate; analyzing the situation and helping learners do the same; generating a competency profile; self-assessment of learning needs; drafting a learning agreement or contract; self-management of learning; reflection and learning; evaluation and validation of learning; co-ordinating self-directed learning.