Analytic Quality Glossary
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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–12, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions.
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core definition
Recognition of
prior learning is formal acknowledgement of previous learning,
from informal
as well as formal
learning situations.
explanatory context
This is close to
accreditation
of prior learning.
analytical review
The UNESCO definition is:
Recognition of Prior Learning: The formal
acknowledgement of skills, knowledge, and competencies that are gained through
work experience, informal training, and life experience. (Vl‹sceanu, et al., 2004, p.
55)
HEQC (2004, p. 28) defines:
Recognition of prior learning:
Formal identification, assessment and acknowledgement of the full range of a
personÕs knowledge, skills and capabilities acquired through formal, informal
or non-formal training, on-the-job or life experience.
associated issues
related
terms
See also
accreditation
of prior learning (APL)
accreditation
of prior experiential learning (APEL)
sources
Council on Higher Education, Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC), 2004, Criteria for Institutional Audits, April (Pretoria, Council on Higher Education).
Vlãsceanu, L., Grünberg, L., and Pârlea, D., 2004, Quality Assurance and Accreditation: A Glossary of Basic Terms and Definitions (Bucharest, UNESCO-CEPES) Papers on Higher Education, ISBN 92-9069-178-6. http://www.cepes.ro/publications/Default.htm accessed Jan 2005, neither this nor the later edition (2007) are available on-line at this address 18 January 2012.