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.

(all of School of Adult Education, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia)

Part 1 Introduction to learning contracts. Part 2 The learning contract process. Part 3 Assisting the learner. Part 4 Other approaches and further issues.