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    Validation of Non-formal Adult Education Courses: A New Validation Function for Higher Education Institutes in Europe


    Finn, Josephine (2007) Validation of Non-formal Adult Education Courses: A New Validation Function for Higher Education Institutes in Europe. In: Validation and Recognition of Experiential Learning. No. 223855-CP-1-2005-1-LT-GRUNDTVIG-G1 . REACTION – Recognition and Accreditation of Experiential Learning – a Way for Better Accessibility of Adult Education. ISBN 978-9955-12-219-7

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    Abstract

    One of the outputs from the REACTION project was the development of a model for the validation of nonformal adult education courses. HEIs and universities across Europe, have traditionally been concerned with the validation of formal education programmes only, thus the model proposed by the partners challenges them to employ a new validation function for non-formal courses. This paper argues that this new function will pose many challenges for the HEIs but it further argues that if the model is implemented, there are numerous benefits to be had for individuals and for HEIs.

    Item Type: Book Section
    Keywords: validation; core values; group APELing; benefits;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences > Adult and Community Education
    Item ID: 2237
    Depositing User: Josephine Finn
    Date Deposited: 08 Nov 2010 12:35
    Publisher: REACTION – Recognition and Accreditation of Experiential Learning – a Way for Better Accessibility of Adult Education
    Refereed: Yes
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      Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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