The flexible learning style used in this system helps learners achieve their individual learning goals. In this context, flexibility means that extracurricular youth and adult learners can decide what they learn, when they will learn and how they will learn. Learning needs are written as learning objectives in the Individual Learning Agreement [ILA] Why my instruction manager and I need to sign the learning agreement • Sign the learning agreement: • Remember your commitment to the learning process • Remind your instruction manager to help you achieve your learning objectives INDIVIDUAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES • The things the learner wants to achieve for a set period of time • Donate • Help us determine the learning modules, activities and deadlines used in the learning program. Can I change my learning agreement? • Yes, you can edit it or create a new one. • You can change it: • If you think you have finished learning a subject or • If you want to learn something else. During the learning process, you and your instruction manager will review/verify your learning agreement at least every two weeks. SIGNING THE INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AGREEMENT Being invited the learner to sign the individual learning agreement, the Instructional Manager / Facilitator helps the learner to engage in his learning program. THE ILA IS A KEY TOOL FOR MEASURING THE LEARNING PROGRAM • Learning objectives and specific objectives of the learner; • The things the learner plans to do to achieve their learning objectives; and • The timeline for learning or achieving them. STEP 4: Signing the ILA Individual Learning Contract • THE EIT IS IMPORTANT THAT LEARNERS AND THE INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGER/FACILITATOR SIGN THE ILA AFTER COMPLETION. • THE SIGNING OF THIS AGREEMENT REMINDS THE INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGER / FACILITATOR OF ITS COMMITMENT TO THE LEARNER AND ITS ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE STATED LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Process of documenting the learner`s individual learning objectives and formulating an individual learning contract Individual interview between the learner and the instruction manager A small group of learners and an IM STEP I – Learners talk why I signed up for the SSA&E? What do I hope to accomplish here? What do I do after the program? Individual learning agreements THE INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AGREEMENT IS A VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM….