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Allan, B., Cook, M. and Lewis, R., (1996). The independent learner: Developing independence in learning. University of Humberside.

Biggs, J. (2003) Teaching for quality learning at university. Buckingham, SHRE: Open University Press

Boud, D. (1988) Moving towards autonomy in: Boud, D. ed. Developing student autonomy in learning. 2 nd edition. London: Kogan Page (1988).

Broad, J. (2006) Interpretations of independent learning in further education. Journal of Further and Higher Education 30 (2) May.

Brockett, R.G. and Hiemstra, R. (1991) A conceptual framework for understanding selfdirection in adult learning In: SelfDirection in adult learning: perspectives on theory, research, and practice. London: Routledge. Available online at: http://www.infed.org/archives/etexts/hiemstra_self_direction.htm

Candy, P.C. (1991) Selfdirection for lifelong learning. San Francisco: JosseyBass

Candy. P.C (1987) Evolution, revolution or devolution: increasing learner control in the instructional setting in: Boud.D. mad Griffin, S. eds. Appreciating adults learning: from the learners’ perspective London: KoganPage pp159178.

Cannon, R. (2001) Pedagogy: a point of view. Teaching in Higher Education. 6 (3) pp. 415419.

Cottrell, S. (2003). The study skills handbook. 2 nd edition London: Palgrave Macmillan:

Garrison, D.R, (1997). Self Directed learning: Towards a comprehensive model. Adult Education Quarterly. 28, (1) pp.1833.

Gow, L and Kember, D. (1990) Does higher education promote independent learning? Higher Education. 19 (3) pp. 307322.

Holec, H (1979) Autonomy and foreign language learning. Pergamon: Oxford.

Jarvis, P. Holford, J and Griffin, C., (2003). The theory and practice of l earning. 2nd edition. London: KoganPage

Kesten, C. (1987) Independent learning: a common essential learning: a study completed for the Saskatchewan Department of Education Core Curriculum Investigation Project, Saskatchewan Department of Education: University of Regina. i n: Broad, J. Interpretations of independent learning in further education. Journal of Further and Higher Education 30 (2) May.

Knight. P. (1996) Independent Study, independent studies and ‘core skills’ in higher education. i n: Tait, J and Knight. P. eds. (1996). The management of independent learning. London: Kogan Page in association with SEDA.

Knowles, M. (1975). Self directed learning: a guide for learners and teachers. Chicago: Follett Publishing Company.

Little, D. (1990). Autonomy in language learning: some theoretical and practical considerations in: Gathercole, I ed. Learning foreign languages from authentic texts. Dublin: Authentik, in associationwith CiLT, London. pp. 715.

Northedge, A. (2005) The good study guide. Milton Keynes: Open University.

Race, P. (1996) Effective learning. A fresh look at independent learning. University of Durham Available online at: http://www.city.londonmet.ac.uk/deliberations/eff.learning/indep.htm l [last accessed July 2006]

Stierer, B and Antoniou, M. (2004) Are there distinctive methodologies for pedagogic research in higher education? Teaching in Higher Education. 9 (3) July. pp.275285.

Van der Veen, R. (2006) Communication and creativity: methodological shifts in adult education. International Journal of Lifelong Education 25(3) MayJune pp231240.

Wilde, S., Wright, S., Hayward, G., Johnson, J and Skerrett, R.,(2006): Nuffield review higher education in focus groups preliminary report. Oxford University: Oxford. Available online at: http://www.nuffield1419review.org.uk/files/news442.pdf [last accessed 16th September 2006]