Global Perspectives on Recognising Non-formal and Informal Learning : Why Recognition Matters /

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 l...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Singh, Madhu (Author)
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Series:	UNESCO-UNEVOC book series. 21.
Subjects:	Education. Assessment, Testing and Evaluation. Educational Policy and Politics. Lifelong Learning/Adult Education. Professional & Vocational Education. Adult education. Continuing education. Education and state. Evaluation. Tax assessment. ducation and state. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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.