Abstract:
The development of the autonomous professional, capable of self- determination and independence of thought has long been valued as a goal of professional education. This paper focuses on the implementation of a holistic model for the development of autonomy in students, as a goal of professional education, in which approaches to developing autonomy in learning were integrated with approaches to autonomy in content. The paper also addresses the varied roles of the teacher, and highlights some of the key outcomes of this integrated approach to developing student autonomy from the perspective of the students and the academic staff.