THE RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: The Case of the University of the Western Cape - Couverture souple

Hendricks, Mohamed Natheem

 
9783639134254: THE RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: The Case of the University of the Western Cape
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639134257 ISBN 13 : 9783639134254
Editeur : VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

This research investigates how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education promotes social transformation. Through analysing a specific RPL programme, some conclusions on this matter were drawn. This research, a qualitative study, analyses official documents, institutional reports, learning portfolios - produced by RPL candidates wherein they narrated their autobiographical learning histories. This research highlights the fact that RPL at the University of the Western Cape took place within a particular historical and social context. Firstly, the location of RPL within the discourse of lifelong learning contributed to its transformative potential since; inherent in lifelong learning is the promise of social inclusion which incorporates the need to broaden access to learning opportunities. Secondly, UWC experienced a rapid decline in its student numbers between 1996 and 1998 which threatened the survival of the institution. Finally the South African national education legislative and regulatory environment supported and encouraged the implementation of RPL at institutions of higher learning to contribute to social redress and social equity

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This research investigates how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education promotes social transformation. Through analysing a specific RPL programme, some conclusions on this matter were drawn. This research, a qualitative study, analyses official documents, institutional reports, learning portfolios - produced by RPL candidates wherein they narrated their autobiographical learning histories. This research highlights the fact that RPL at the University of the Western Cape took place within a particular historical and social context. Firstly, the location of RPL within the discourse of lifelong learning contributed to its transformative potential since; inherent in lifelong learning is the promise of social inclusion which incorporates the need to broaden access to learning opportunities. Secondly, UWC experienced a rapid decline in its student numbers between 1996 and 1998 which threatened the survival of the institution. Finally the South African national education legislative and regulatory environment supported and encouraged the implementation of RPL at institutions of higher learning to contribute to social redress and social equity

Biographie de l'auteur

Natheem Hendricks lectures within the field of adult education at the University of the Western Cape focusing on literacy, assessment practices and learning theory. He is also facilitating the Recognition of Prior Learning Module within the National Professional Diploma for Educators

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639134257
ISBN 13 
9783639134254
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
96
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