Pokorny, H., Fox, S. and Griffiths, D. 2017. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as pedagogical pragmatism. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning. 19 (3), pp. 18-30. https://doi.org/10.5456/WPLL.19.3.18
| Title | Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as pedagogical pragmatism |
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| Type | Journal article |
| Authors | Pokorny, H., Fox, S. and Griffiths, D. |
| Abstract | This case study is located within a joint venture between a University and a College of Further Education, with an explicit mission to bring into Higher Education under-represented groups, including mature learners and to promote part-time education. Our case study provides a review and evaluation of the successful development of an undergraduate programme in leadership and professional development for experienced learners, two-thirds of which is awarded through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The case study demonstrates how the research-informed RPL design has enabled the recognition of prior learning in a way that is both true to the students’ experience and works within the parameters of quality assurance frameworks. The term used is pedagogical pragmatism i.e. a process that rests on particular combinations of both technical rationality (e.g adherence to a Learning Outcome focused output which is static and a "given") and professional artistry (differential judgements made about the efficacy of approaches to RPL). The practices are contextual, however we would argue that sharing the conditions that underpin RPL as a specialised pedagogic practice is an important part of moving this agenda forward in the sector. |
| Keywords | Recognition of Prior Learning, part-time, mature learners, professional artistry, specialised practice |
| Journal | Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning |
| Journal citation | 19 (3), pp. 18-30 |
| ISSN | 1466-6529 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Publisher | Open University |
| Accepted author manuscript | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5456/WPLL.19.3.18 |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 01 Nov 2017 |