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  schema location: http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
  title info:
    title: Global Perspectives on Recognising Non-formal and Informal Learning
    sub title: Why Recognition Matters
  name:
    name part: Singh, Madhu.
    role:
      role term: creator
    role:
      role term: author.
  name:
    name part: SpringerLink (Online service)
  type of resource: text
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: gw
    date issued: 2015
    issuance: monographic
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    form: electronic
    form: electronic resource
    reformatting quality: access
    form: remote
    extent: XIX, 220 p. online resource.
  abstract: This book deals with the relevance of recognition and validation of non-formal and informal learning in education and training, the workplace and society. In an increasing number of countries, it is at the top of the policy and research agenda ranking among the possible ways to redress the glaring lack of relevant academic and vocational qualifications and to promote the development of competences and certification procedures which recognise different types of learning, including formal, non-formal and informal learning. The aim of the book is therefore to present and share experience, expertise and lessons in such a way that enables its effective and immediate use across the full spectrum of country contexts, whether in the developing or developed world. It examines the importance of meeting institutional and political requirements that give genuine value to the recognition of non-formal and informal learning; it shows why recognition is important and clarifies its usefulness and the role it serves in education, working life and voluntary work; it emphasises the importance of the coordination, interests, motivations, trust and acceptance by all stakeholders. The volume is also premised on an understanding of a learning society, in which all social and cultural groups, irrespective of gender, race, social class, ethnicity, mental health difficulties are entitled to quality learning throughout their lives. Overall the thrust is to see the importance of recognising non-formal and informal learning as part of the larger movement for re-directing education and training for change. This change is one that builds on an equitable society and economy and on sustainable development principles and values such as respect for others, respect for difference and diversity, exploration and dialogue.
  table of contents: Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Acronyms -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Key concepts, definitions and assumptions -- Chapter 3. Policy and legislative environment -- Chapter 4. RVA’s role in education, working life and society -- Chapter 5. Coordination and stakeholder interests and motives -- Chapter 6. Features of best practice from country examples. Chapter 7. Sharing learning: cross-country observations.
  note: by Madhu Singh.
  note: Open Access
  subject:
    topic: Education
  subject:
    topic: Educational policy
  subject:
    topic: ducation and state
  subject:
    topic: Assessment
  subject:
    topic: Lifelong learning
  subject:
    topic: Adult education
  subject:
    topic: Education
  subject:
    topic: Professional & Vocational Education
  subject:
    topic: Lifelong Learning/Adult Education
  subject:
    topic: Educational Policy and Politics
  subject:
    topic: Assessment, Testing and Evaluation
  classification: LC1051-1072
  classification: LC1041-1048
  classification: 370.113
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    title info:
      title: Springer eBooks
  related item:
    title info:
      title: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, 21
  identifier: 9783319152783
  identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15278-3
  access condition: Open Access
  record info:
    record creation date: 150605
    record change date: 20151121013853.0
    record identifier: 978-3-319-15278-3