This work focuses on the competences associated with self-motivated life-long learners who are accustomed to working with autonomy, and provides models for exploring ways to develop competences in a changing world.

Jo Tait, Peter Knight

A quality graduate; independent study, independent studies and core skills in higher education; do students value a flexible educational experience; the unexpected outcomes of critical professional learning; learning from experience; action-centred learning in industry;information technology and flexible learning; computers for teaching and learning; recent research on student learning and the learning environment; developing modes of independent study in a professional school; first steps towards the virtual university; change into two academic cultures; student group work.