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Recognition and validation of prior learning of low-educated adults in Portugal: is it an innovative public policy?
- Source :
- Perspectiva, Vol 38, Iss 1, Pp 1-22 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2020.
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Abstract
- This paper aims to analyze the process of recognition and validation of prior learning, a public policy measure meant for the low schooling adults in Portugal. This analysis is the result of a qualitative research based on semi-structured interviews with professionals responsible for implementing the process and on biographical interviews with adults certified through this process. The empirical data collected allowed us to identify some elements of innovation in the process of recognition and validation of prior learning in Portugal. This paper analyzes two elements of innovation: on the one hand, the use of the biographical method and life histories; and, on the other hand, the monitoring provided by the advisor and teachers, recognition and validation. In our point of view, the identified elements of innovation contribute so that the process of recognition and validation of prior learning, oriented, from the political point of view, increases the educational qualification of adults, presents a training potential in the adults involved.
Details
- Language :
- English, Spanish; Castilian, Portuguese
- ISSN :
- 01025473 and 2175795X
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Perspectiva
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.b29324a7903e4116b671085db17fa89e
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-795X.2020.e66026