Experiential Learning: Assessment and Accreditation

Experiential Learning explores how assessment and accreditation of prior and current experiential learning (APEL) is being practiced in various sectors, arguing that individuals can be encouraged and motivated to learn if they are enabled to develop a sense of their own capacity to learn. It looks at the background of APEL in Britain and its progression into a concern for policy-makers and providers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1992, Experiential Learning delves into the intricate practices of assessing and accrediting prior and current experiential learning (APEL) across various sectors, including higher education, further education, community and voluntary provision, training organizations, employment, provision for the unemployed, youth training schemes, and updating and retraining. The book posits that individuals can be effectively encouraged and motivated to learn when they possess a genuine sense of their own learning capacity. It provides a comprehensive background of APEL in Britain, exploring its evolution into a pressing concern for policymakers, providers of formal courses, and training and development programs across numerous industries. Additionally, it examines how APEL can be integrated alongside other economic and social developments to enhance the organization and provision of learning opportunities at the post-secondary level.

Experiential Learning is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and theory of assessing and accrediting experiential learning. It offers a comprehensive examination of the practices and developments in this field, providing insights into the ways in which APEL is being implemented and its potential for enhancing learning outcomes across different sectors. Whether you are a policymaker, educator, or practitioner, this book will provide you with valuable knowledge and perspectives on the assessment and accreditation of experiential learning.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367750800