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 recognized accreditation framework. In the light of recent legislation, APEL systems offer the key towards more flexible and open delivery systems for further education. Maggie Challis offers a detailed, practical introduction to the skills and processes of implementing an A
| Title |
Introducing APEL / Maggie Challis. |
|---|---|
| Additional Titles |
Introducing Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning |
| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Publisher |
London New York : Routledge |
| Creation Date |
1993 |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [150]-15) and index. English |
| Content |
Introducing APEL Copyright Contents List of figures and tables Foreword to Introducing APEL Foreword to the series Abbreviations Chapter 1 The Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning: a historical context What is APEL? Where can APEL be used? What APEL is not Why is APEL attractive to learners? Why now? APEL as part of the agenda for adult learners Chapter 2 How does APEL work? Introduction Initial guidance Recognizing and identifying skills Relating skills to criteria Gathering evidence Assessment Accreditation Certification Progression Chapter 3 How can we make APEL happen? Where to start? Why are we considering introducing APEL? In how much of our provision do we want to use APEL? Who are the learners we wish to attract through APEL? What groundwork needs to be done before we start? Which staff do we need to involve within the institution? With whom do we need to work outside the college? How do we resource the service? Monitoring and evaluation Chapter 4 Conclusion A pro forma checklist for action Appendix 1 The creation and structure of National Vocational Qualifications Appendix 2 Open College Networks Appendix 3 National standards for assessment and verification References and further reading Index |
| Series |
Further education |
| Extent |
1 online resource (xiii, 157 pages) : illustrations |
| Language |
English |
| National Library system number |
997010708245105171 |
Have more information? Found a mistake?
