The Autonomous Learner Model
As we look into our complex and diverse future, the need to develop autonomous learners who perceive learning and living as two main components of ongoing development in the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical domains is imperative. The Autonomous Learner Model (Betts Knapp, 1981; Betts, 1985; Betts Kercher, 1999; Betts Kercher, 2009; Betts, Carey, Kapushion, 2013; Betts, Carey, Kapushion, 2014) consists of five dimensions and four domains supporting the development of persons who are complex thinkers, problem finders, problem solvers and producers of knowledge.