...Trevor Alan Brown; Helen Pokorny Purpose We argue that the recognition of prior learning (RPL) and specifically the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) in degree apprenticeships (DAs) in England have challenged established norms providing innovative opportunities for fast-tracking...

... into the recognition of prior learning as a specialised pedagogy and for reflecting on apprenticeship practice in other roles and sectors. Practical implications Whilst the project underpinning this paper focused on the healthcare sector, the method used to ascribe credit to the level-3 healthcare support worker...

... The study contributes to knowledge of the barriers that students face when constructing experiential learning claims through reflective narratives. It proposes an outline pedagogical scaffolding framework to assist learners to develop recognition of prior learning (RPL) claims to enable them to maximise...

...Ike Hlongwane Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of recognition of prior learning (RPL) as an alternative tool for access into learning programmes in South African Library and Information Science (LIS) schools. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted...