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Self-directed learning for lifelong career development

IN 1993, the Confederation of British Industry stated that `the concept of lifelong learning requires the individual to become an independent learner'. With lifelong learning now an essential element of all the professions, there is a logical requirement that vets develop the skills needed to become self-directed learners. In this article, Sue Shuttleworth outlines some of the broad principles of self-directed learning and makes the case for its importance to both the individual vet and the profession as a whole.

Sue Shuttleworth qualified from Liverpool in 1979. Having recently sold her small animal practice, she currently works part time as a director of Vet Learning and spends the rest of her time running, walking and mountain biking.