... board the concept of our individual learning styles. It gives students the freedom to learn in a way they feel comfortable with. It has long been established that adult learners learn in different ways, and that they are self directing and defined in their experience, with the onus and effectiveness of this learning process primarily, on the learner. "...they provide opportunities for students to develop a strong sense of ownership of their studies." Stephenson, Laycock (1993) p18 Teachers, taking the student's progression and self-evaluation into account, can use learning agreements as very effective monitoring tools. The agreement can then be altered. The concept of critical self-reflection is a very important part of the agreement providing a means of facilitating deep learning, giving an assumed high level of student motivation. Boud, Keogh and Walker, (1985). However, academics have questioned the fact that using learning contracts fosters general competencies in independent learning. Anderson ...

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