National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE): Handbook of the Recognition of Prior Learning: Research into practice

Contains four main sections:

1. Overview chapters
   1. Researching the Recognition of Prior Learning: The emergence of a field; and
   2. Advances in Theorising RPL;
2. Policy-oriented chapters
   1. Lifelong Learning Policy and RPL in the Learning Society: The promise of Faure?; and
   2. RPL, Labour Markets and National Qualifications Frameworks: A policy perspective;
3. Issues-based chapters
   1. RPL and Workforce Development;
   2. Treading a Fine Line: Expectations and ambivalences in trade union engagement with RPL;
   3. RPL and Social Justice in Higher Education;
   4. Quality in Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR);
   5. Trends and Issues in the Professional Development of RPL Practitioners;
   6. Exploring the Learner Experience of RPL; and
   7. Technology and PLAR/RPL;
4. Context-based chapters
   1. RPL in Higher Education: Past, present, and potential;
   2. RPL in Further and Vocational Education and Training;
   3. Life after PLAR: The Post-assessment success of candidates; and
   4. Prior Learning Assessment for Immigrants in Regulated Professions.