'Flexible learning'—unsettling practices

Citation

Nicoll K (1997) 'Flexible learning'—unsettling practices. Studies in Continuing Education, 19 (2), pp. 100-111. https://doi.org/10.1080/0158037970190202

Abstract
This paper explores the significance and effects of contemporary moves towards ‘flexible learning' within Australian institutions of education and training. Arguing that there is a tendency within discourses of pedagogy and policy to assume that flexible learning signifies merely a ‘better'form for the delivery of learning, the possibilities that it may be a practice that changes the content or outcomes of learning itself are discussed. A ‘story' is developed which suggests that flexible learning may have the potential to change both the identities of learners and teachers and knowledge itself in quite unsettling ways.

Journal
Studies in Continuing Education: Volume 19, Issue 2