Using Learning Contracts Practical Approaches to Individualizing and Structuring Learning

by Knowles, Malcolm S.

• ISBN13: 9781555420161
• ISBN10: 1555420168
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1991-01-16
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A practical, proven method for engaging adult learners

Adding accountability to the learning process has been shown to engage students more deeply and get them invested in their own outcomes. Using Learning Contracts provides practical guidance on implementation in the classroom or corporate setting, helping instructors individualize and add structure to the learning experience. With real-world tips and expert advice from a leader in adult learning, this guide is an invaluable resource packed with insight on using learning contracts effectively.

Author Biography

Malcolm Shepherd Knowles was an American adult educator, famous for the adoption of the theory of andragogy—initially a term coined by the German teacher Alexander Kapp.

Table of Contents

PrefaceThe Author

Part One: Understandng Contract Learning

1. The Contract Learning Experience

2. How Contract Learing Evolved and How It Works

3. Introducing Contract Learning in an Organization or Program

Part Two: Developing and Using Learning Contracts in Various Settings

4. IndepAndent Study

5. Academic Classrooms

6. Clinical Courses, Graduate Assistantships, and Internships

7. Professional and Management Development

8. Degree Programs

9. Practical Hints in Achieving Success with Contract Learning

ReferencesIndex