Management of Independent Learning Systems

by Peter (Lecturer Knight (Editor), Jo (University of Lancaster) Tait (Editor)

Overview

This work focuses on the competences associated with self-motivated life-long learners who are accustomed to working with autonomy, and provides models for exploring ways to develop competences in a changing world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136353871
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/11/2013
Series:	SEDA Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Jo Tait, Peter Knight

Table of Contents

A quality graduate; independent study, independent studies and core skills in higher education; do students value a flexible educational experience; the unexpected outcomes of critical professional learning; learning from experience; action-centred learning in industry;information technology and flexible learning; computers for teaching and learning; recent research on student learning and the learning environment; developing modes of independent study in a professional school; first steps towards the virtual university; change into two academic cultures; student group work.