Recognition of prior learning: national framework for Scottish higher education

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Scotland and Universities Scotland RPL Higher Education Network has been working with Scottish higher education institutions (HEIs) to develop a National Framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The purpose of the RPL Framework is to help expand, enhance and embed RPL to a much greater extent within HEIs. This work on RPL forms part of a broader agenda to develop more flexible and efficient learning pathways within higher education linked to widening participation and workforce development. The Framework endeavours to...  [+] Show more

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Scotland and Universities Scotland RPL Higher Education Network has been working with Scottish higher education institutions (HEIs) to develop a National Framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The purpose of the RPL Framework is to help expand, enhance and embed RPL to a much greater extent within HEIs. This work on RPL forms part of a broader agenda to develop more flexible and efficient learning pathways within higher education linked to widening participation and workforce development. The Framework endeavours to address the issues that make it difficult for key stakeholders to engage with RPL, specifically students, university staff, and professional, regulatory and statutory bodies (PRSBs). The importance of these stakeholders is reflected in the structure of the Framework. Each stakeholder group is represented by a section designed specifically to help expand, enhance and embed RPL within their particular context.

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