A management model for the recognition of prior learning (RPL) at the university of South Africa
Year: 2011
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This study explored the implementation of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) \nat Unisa by investigating the strengths and weaknesses of the RPL methodology, \ninstruments and processes when taking students through the RPL process. The \nsuccesses and challenges experienced by the RPL academic advisors and the \nacademic assessors were determined and guidelines provided for the effective \nimplementation of RPL at Unisa. The empirical research design was exploratory \nwithin a qualitative framework employing participant observation, focus group \ninterviewing, individual interviewing and the distribution of questionnaires that \nconsisted of open-ended questions. The research sample comprised 26 \npurposefully selected participants. With regard to the research findings, the \nchallenges include a lack of administrative support, a lack of support from top \nmanagement and the academic staff, and a lack of communication between \nmanagement and the RPL department. The strength of the RPL department lay \nin its well-documented process manual.
Author: Lisa Janakk
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2125419641