Independent learning and self directed study resource page
This page contains resources you can adapt and reuse to encourage student independent and self-directed learning. Also included on this page are suggested approaches to independent learning and outlines of frameworks that can be used to encourage and support student self-directed learning.
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Induction Booklet Template
This template was developed as part of a larger scheme to enhance the induction provision for enrolled on an undergraduate degree programme in the School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science at the University of Manchester.
Click Here to download a customisable example of a booklet to support students through the induction process (Microsoft Word file).
Click Here to download the report evaluating the use of this booklet at the University of Manchester (pdf file).
Click Here to download Your Guide to the First Weeks (Chemical Engineering) 2009 examplar (pdf file).
Evaluating Generative Learning Objects (GLOs) as a medium for multidisciplinary online learning and as a tool for encouraging independent learning
As part of this project a number of subject based GLOs were developed and used as a tool to encourage independent learning for undergraduate students.
Five examples of these GLOs can be viewed on the GLO maker website. (weblink)
Click Here to access futher information about this project (pdf file).
Critical Reflection Forms
Templates to support students in developing strategies for critical reflection on a work-based learning programme at the University of Manchester. There are five templates in this resource for critical reflection: 1. Expectations from a module; 2. Reflections on a module; 3. Critical reading record; 4. Critical reflection of a session; 5. Reflection on a learning portfolio.
Click Here to access these templates and for more details about how this resource is designed to be used (Microsoft Word file).
Work-based Learning Contracts
This resource provides templates for learning contracts together with a commentary on their use in a work-based context. The resource offers a range of reflective learning contracts designed to assist students to identify their own learning needs, maximise the learning potential from on-going work and enhance community and understanding between the Unviersity and the workplace.
Click Here to access these templates and for more details about how this resource is designed to be used (Microsoft Word file).
Developing an Action Plan for Learning
A handout outlines for students key points in action planning together with a template for students to complete.
Click Here for the template and for more details about how this resource is designed to be used (Microsoft Word file).
Learning Agreement Template
Introductory notes and template for a learning agreement forming the basis for portfolio development for a PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
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Learning Contract for Self Directed Study
Guidance notes for developing a learning contract for self directed study together with a template for the Learning Contract.
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Resource Pack Supporting Self-Directed Student Projects in the Local Community
This pack contains resources to support student projects in the local community. It includes:
- guidance for students about project queries
- list of resources available to students in the Combined Studies Centre to support their project work
- fundraising ideas
- oral history references
- and a template of the community project contract, completed by both the student group and community organisation
Click Here for more details about how this resource is designed to be used (Microsoft Word file).
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