172 Pages
by
Routledge
172 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
Also available as eBook on:
The fact that learning accumulates and exists outside an education or training environment cannot be disputed. Yet traditionally, it is only institutional, certificated learning that carries any status. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning systems seek to give positive credit for all learning, by placing it within a recognised accreditation framework. In the light of recent legislation,... Read more
Contents Section 1.The Accreditaion of Prior Experimential Learning - A Historical Context Section 2.How Does APEL Work? Section 3.How can we make APEL happen? Section 4.Conclusion Appendix 1.Creation and Structure of National Vocational Qualifications Appendix 2.Open College Networks Appendix 3.National Standards for Assessment and Verification
Biography
Maggie Challis
`... useful book on an important topic. It is crisply written with illustrative case scenarios throughout, which effectively demonstrate APEL in action in a variety of settings and situations. It will be of value to any FE/HE lecturer wondering how APEL might be emloyed in their course(s) and to managers considering the broader issues of APEL implementation college-wide.' - Education Training Vol 35 No 5 93
APEL is important, and these are two good books. Both should be read by those wanting to provide comprehensive student services in colleges and with genuine interest in the needs of learners.' - Times Educational Supplement (on this and APL: Developing More Flexible Colleges.
`Readers will find this a concise, authoritative introductory book on a subject which will become of increasing importance ... it has a wide relevance both for assessors and for potential candidates, but will particularly help those involved in training in the further education sector' - Capability
