Reaping the Harvest of Work-Based Learning

Authors

  • Jessica Berit Kindred The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources

Abstract

This paper presents a sociocultural approach to prior learning portfolio development, including a discussion of the unique characteristics of work-based learning and the challenges they present to the portfolio process. Strategies are described for eliciting adult students’ work-based learning.

Keywords: Prior learning assessment, portfolio strategies, Vygotsky, sociocultural approach, work-based learning, adult students

Jessica Kindred

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Published

2014-08-11

Issue

No. 4 (2014): PLA and Workplace Learning

Section

Inquiry (Peer-Reviewed)

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How to Cite

Reaping the Harvest of Work-Based Learning. (2014). PLA Inside Out: An International Journal on Theory, Research and Practice in Prior Learning Assessment, 4(4). https://plaio.org/index.php/home/article/view/68