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Recognition of prior learning in a contemporary South African context : a non-formal educational approach

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a systematic process to accredit learning gained outside formal educational institutions, by assessing relevant learning against the standards required by a specific field of learning or course. RPL recognises what individuals know or can do before undertaking a course of study, wherever or however they may have acquired their knowledge or skills. It includes testing, or various other techniques of assessment which may include compiling a profile or a portfolio of learning and/or experience. RPL in South Africa can be seen as a mechanism to accelerate the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities. RPL can empower individuals, it can provide a skill focus for employers and can assist in economic and social development. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Educational Psychology / PhD / Unrestricted

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:up/oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/23212
Date16 March 2006
CreatorsMoore, Alrika
ContributorsVan Rooyen, Linda
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
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