Self-Determined Learning

Heutagogy or self-determined learning redefines how we understand learning and provides some exciting opportunities for educators. It is a novel approach to educational practice drawing on familiar concepts such as constructivism capability andragogy and complexity theory. Heutagogy is also supported by a substantial and growing body of neuroscience research.<br/><br/><i>Self-Determined Learning</i> explores how heutagogy was derived and what this approach to learning involves drawing on recent research and practical applications. The editors draw together contributions from educators and practitioners in different fields illustrating how the approach can been used and the benefits its use has produced. The subjects discussed include: the nature of learning heutagogy in the classroom flexible curriculum assessment e-learning reflective learning action learning and research and heutagogy in professional practice settings.