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Increasing Equity through Diverse Entry Pathways into Higher Education. Flexible Learning Pathways in Higher Education. IIEP Policy Brief. No. 1
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Martin, Michaela; Furiv, Uliana – UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning, 2022
The rapid worldwide expansion of enrolment in higher education (HE) has led to greater diversity among students, with more first-generation learners, HE returnees, and disadvantaged groups. Yet, inequalities in participation persist and have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. The implementation of flexible learning pathways (FLPs) can help HE…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Informal Education, Flexible Scheduling, Disadvantaged
Recognition, Validation and Accreditation of Youth and Adult Basic Education as a Foundation of Lifelong Learning
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2018
Basic education is essential if societies and economies are to thrive and become sustainable in challenging times. However, many people have never had an opportunity to benefit from education and many others leave the initial phase of education without attaining the level of proficiency in literacy and numeracy needed to participate fully in…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Adult Basic Education, Recognition (Achievement), Accreditation (Institutions)
Let the Doors of Learning Be Open to All--A Case for Recognition of Prior Learning
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Singh, A. M. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2011
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of evaluating an adult learners previous experience, skills, knowledge and informal learning and articulating it towards a formal qualification. Whilst RPL is enshrined in a number of international qualifications frameworks, there are certain barriers which have prevented its application and…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Foreign Countries, Informal Education, Qualifications
Linking Recognition Practices and National Qualifications Frameworks: International Benchmarking of Experiences and Strategies on the Recognition, Validation and Accreditation (RVA) of Non-Formal and Informal Learning
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Singh, Madhu, Ed.; Duvekot, Ruud, Ed. – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2013
This publication is the outcome of the international conference organized by UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), in collaboration with the Centre for Validation of Prior Learning at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands, and in partnership with the French National Commission for UNESCO that was held in Hamburg in…
Descriptors: Nonformal Education, Informal Education, Recognition (Achievement), Validity
A Disciplinary-Specific Approach to the Recognition of Prior Informal Experience in Adult Pedagogy: "rpl" as Opposed to "RPL"
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Breier, Mignonne – Studies in Continuing Education, 2005
"Recognition of Prior Learning" (RPL) is usually associated with assessment processes prior to entry into an educational programme. This paper considers the recognition of prior learning in post-entry pedagogy (referred to here as "rpl" lower case). The focus is on informal learning or experience in courses in Labour Law at two…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Prior Learning, Informal Education, Adult Educators
Publications and Resources on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Compiled for the Research Network for New Approaches to Lifelong Learning.
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Vanstone, Sue, Comp. – 1999
This bibliography provides a thorough and representative sample of the different types of available Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) publications and resources. These publications and resources are grouped under nine categories: (1) PLAR Policy (Canada, Europe, Africa, Australia, United States of America, New Zealand, Asia and the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Bibliographies