Creating Learning Contracts - Denver, Colorado.
Here's How: Start with a sample contract or template. You can write a contract on your own pulling elements from some of the samples and templates available online; however, you should have a lawyer look over any contract you plan to use. Use the contract samples to find the exact wording you want to use for the sections and clauses described below as well as a format for names and addresses.
Learning Contracts A learning contract is an agreement negotiated between a learner and a supervisor to ensure that certain activities will be undertaken in order to achieve an indentified learning goal, specific evidence will be produced to demonstrate that goal has been reached.
Learners should be able to write the proposal of the learning contract for them- selves and the adviser’s role is to check carefully all the elements and negotiate with the candidates the learning objectives that will have to be met.
This resource includes guidance notes for developing a learning contract for self-directed study, together with a template for the Learning Contract. It is designed to be used by adult students attending short courses but wishing to develop a more formal approach to study than that provided by the short courses.
Qualities of Learning Contracts Geoff Anderson, David Boud and Jane Sampson Capability, learning contracts, negotiated learning, assessment This is a review of the emerging consensus on the value of learning contracts in HE, features of good practice, staff roles, progression, and recognition of non-negotiable items.
Your learning contract will only be read by staff who need to put support in place for you. This will always include your course tutor. Will other students know? We won't tell other students that you have a learning contract. It's up to you if you want to disclose your disability to other students.
Jill is an Instructional Designer at BaseCorp Learning Systems with more than 10 years of experience researching, writing and designing effective learning materials. She is fascinated by the English language and enjoys the challenge of adapting her work for different audiences.