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cussed. When the unit is not aligned with learner interests or the situation constrains thestudents approach to learning, the dependent learner mode will tend to dominate – controlof the learning process is relinquished to the teacher, while the student will demand carefullyarticulated structure, clear guidance and clearly-defined assessment. These characteristicswere most noticeable in an Apprenticeship model of learning, but continued through outboth CreativePBL and Studio Learning of RE. However, when the unit is aligned with thelearner’s interests and the situation allows them to adopt their preferred learning styles, theywill tend to display adult learning behaviour. The students will prefer to design their approachto the material and will focus on the salient points that address their needs. Thefindings discussed above suggest that a stronger alignment was developed in ENG302.The Studio Learning model is a dynamic one – students and teacher negotiate how thelearning will take place. The student who comes out of such a dynamic classroom should bemuch better prepared for professional practice. Studio Learning is designed to give confidencein decision making to the student throughout the classroom experience. As such, this studentmay perform differently from previous conventionally trained employees. They may be morewilling to make their own decisions and apply their new skills.The students themselves suggest this is occurring:From: [Markus]Sent: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 12:08 AMTo: Jocelyn ArmaregoSubject: Re: internshipsJocelyn, Sorry I have not got back to you sooner, I have beenwaiting on definitive answers regarding internshippossibilities. Earlier in the semester when you were helping uswith internship with Xxx I mentioned that I had a job for nextyear ..., well a Software Project within the Company arose thatfitted within the guidelines of the University for anInternship.The particular project is a large one and most likely I willonly get to the simulation phase. I will be redesigning acomplete operating system [...] I am confident of doing the taskwith both my background in mechanics ..., and also using themethodology of Software Design you have taught me. As I will be386