Ways of Seeing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): What Contribution Can Such Practices Make to Social Inclusion?

Abstract

This article was originally published in Vol. 31 No. 2 (1999) of Studies in the Education of Adults and has been reproduced with the permission of NIACE. For more information see www.niace.org.uk/publications/academic-journals/studies

For a new discussion of this article, please see "Reflection on 'Ways of Seeing the Recognition of Prior Learning: What Contribution Can Such Practices Make to Social Inclusion?'” by Judy Harris under the Invited Essay section of this issue of PLA Inside Out.