Murray, J. (2014) A UK perspective on validated prior learning: validated prior learning as an instrument for access to higher education by two marginalised groups. In: Duvekot, R., Halba, B., Aagaard, K., Gabrscek, S. and Murray, J. (eds.) The Power of VPL: Validation of Prior Learning as a Multi-Targeted Approach for Access to Learning Opportunities for All. Vught, The Netherlands: Inholland University AS and European Centre Valuation Prior Learning. pp. 129-158.
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| Abstract: | This chapter focuses on a UK perspective regarding validated prior learning (VPL) as an instrument for access to Higher Education by two target groups identified as marginalised within European and UK discourses. The selected groups are (i) people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and (ii) people aged 50-plus. Drawing on data compiled and analysed as part of the ALLinHE EU Lifelong Learning Project, the chapter opens with a consideration of the European and UK contexts in regard to VPL. Discussion then turns to characteristics of the two selected groups before moving to focus on VPL processes at macro-, meso- and micro-levels in the UK. The conclusion draws together the UK findings in regard to the two selected groups to posit that a varied picture of VPL supporting Access to HE in the UK exists, influenced by an asymmetric power relationship between HEIs and individual citizens, with HEIs the hegemonic partner. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Validated prior learning, VPL, APL, APEL, APCL, RPL |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1200 Inclusive education |
| Creators: | Murray, Jane |
| Editors: | Duvekot, Ruud, Halba, Benedicte, Aagaard, Kirsten, Gabrscek, Sergij and Murray, Jane |
| Funders or Sponsors: | EU Lifelong Learning Programme |
| Grant Reference Number: | 517978-LLP-1-2011-1-NL-ERASMUS-ESIN |
| Projects: | Access to Lifelong Learning in Higher Education |
| Publisher: | Inholland University AS and European Centre Valuation Prior Learning |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Education, Training and Skills |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research |
| Date: | April 2014 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 129-158 |
| Title of Book: | The Power of VPL: Validation of Prior Learning as a Multi-Targeted Approach for Access to Learning Opportunities for All |
| Place of Publication: | Vught, The Netherlands |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9789081254908 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6702 |
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