Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Access or Credit? Problematic Issues in a University Adult Education Department in South Africa.
Overview & Synopsis
The debate over whether recognition of prior learning (RPL) should focus on access or credit involves four issues: (1) challenges posed by the higher education environment; (2) the narrow instrumental view of curricula associated with RPL for credit; (3) the limitations of portfolios; and (4) relationship and status of different forms of knowledge. (Contains 34 references.) (SK)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Access or Credit? Problematic Issues in a University Adult Education Department in South Africa. |
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| Author / Organization | Castle, Jane, Attwood, Gillian |
| Subject & Discipline | Access to Education, Adult Education, Credits |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-243890 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |