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In the last two decades recognition of prior learning (RPL) has emerged as a widespread practice as well as field of research around the world (cf. Evans, 2000; Andersson & Harris, 2006; Harris et al., 2011, 2014; Andersson et al., 2013). Generally, RPL signifies practices where people have their prior learning and experiences – from work and from other contexts – identified, assessed, and documented, normally through formal credentials.
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Fejes, A., Andersson, P. (2015). Recognition of Prior Learning within Elderly Care Work1. In: Bohlinger, S., Haake, U., Jørgensen, C.H., Toiviainen, H., Wallo, A. (eds) Working and Learning in Times of Uncertainty. Research on the Education and Learning of Adults. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-244-8_11
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