Contract learning

Contract learning provides an effective way to structure the learning process to address individual educational needs. This learning method has now been applied successfully across a broad range of fields and levels within undergraduate education. In this paper the method is described, and the educational advantages of its use are examined. The role of the faculty member using learning contracts is discussed, and the applicability of the method to various student audiences is suggested. With the contract learning method students become interested and eager, since the learning process can truly be tailored to their individual needs.