A narrative approach to considering the role of the lecturer in developing autonomy in final year undergraduates
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https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v5i9.108Keywords:
Autonomy, Collaboration, Narrative ResearchAbstract
This paper reviews the process of adopting a collaborative approach to enabling final year students to develop autonomy through the use of a negotiated learning plan and co-constructed curriculum. The students undertake a collaborative project that models real-world working practices. The lecturer supports the students’ objectives. This piece takes a narrative approach to reflecting on the experience of the lecturer.References
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