Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Access or Credit? Problematic Issues in a University Adult Education Department in South Africa.

Castle, Jane; Attwood, Gillian

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ624257

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0266-0830

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Access or Credit? Problematic Issues in a University Adult Education Department in South Africa.

Castle, Jane; Attwood, Gillian

Studies in the Education of Adults, v33 n1 p60-72 Apr 2001

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)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Credits, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Portfolios (Background Materials), Prior Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: South Africa

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A