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March 2013
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South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is defined and discussed, then identified as an opportunity for the Library and Information Association of South Africa (L1ASA) to enhance professional recognition and the development of its members. It discusses some of the practical and other consequences of taking this opportunity.
... For the purposes of this study, CPD is defined as a formal professional course, which may serve as an RPL opportunity that leads to a qualification (Oxford Learning Institute 2000). Underwood (2003) defines two types of RPL: recognition of prior experiential learning involves designing means whereby learning gained from experience of life and work can be evaluated and compared to an agreed and standardized scale of credits (Fahy et al. 1999). On the other hand, recognition of prior accredited learning involves assigning a credit value to the previous formal qualifications obtained by an individual . ...
March 2013
South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science
