ABSTRACT

Learning contracts have been a successful feature of many university/continuing education programmes over the last 20 years but many staff are still unfamiliar with them or have difficulty using them. This guide introduces the learning contract to those considering using them on their courses.

part I|32 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|8 pages

What is a learning contract?

chapter 2|7 pages

Why use learning contracts?

chapter 3|16 pages

Steps in developing a learning contract

part II|44 pages

The Elements of a Learning Contract

chapter 4|5 pages

Writing learning objectives

chapter 6|4 pages

Deciding what will be produced

chapter 7|8 pages

Determining assessment criteria

chapter 8|22 pages

Examples of learning contracts

part III|38 pages

Taking Account of Learners' and Advisers' Needs

chapter 10|8 pages

Orienting advisers

chapter 11|9 pages

Orienting learners

chapter 12|7 pages

Other strategies for assisting learners

chapter 13|5 pages

Organizational implementation

part IV|26 pages

Extending the Range of Learning Contracts

chapter 14|10 pages

Variations in use

chapter 15|8 pages

Applications in work-based learning

chapter 16|7 pages

Limits to learning contracts