Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning: The Hero with a Thousand Faces?

Autor/in	Villalba-García, Ernesto
Titel	Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning: The Hero with a Thousand Faces?
Quelle	In: European Journal of Education, 56 (2021) 3, S.351-364 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0141-8211
DOI	10.1111/ejed.12468
Schlagwörter	Nonformal Education; Informal Education; Lifelong Learning; Program Validation; Recognition (Achievement); Prior Learning; Educational Assessment; Accreditation (Institutions); Certification; Educational Policy; Foreign Countries; Europe + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Non-formal education; Non formal education; Nichtformale Bildung; Informelle Bildung; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Soziale Anerkennung; Vorkenntnisse; Education; assessment; Bewertungssystem; Accreditation; Institution; Institutions; Akkreditierung; Staatliche Anerkennung; Institut; Abschlusszeugnis; Zertifizierung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Ausland; Europa
Abstract	Validation of non-formal and informal learning has been gaining political momentum in Europe within the implementation of lifelong learning policies since the early 2000s. Policy documents claim a variety of education, socio-political and economic benefits from the implementation of validation, making validation a "hero" for lifelong learning. This article discusses the concept of validation of non-formal and informal learning and provides an overview of the different "faces" and interpretations of validation. Starting with the terminology, the article discusses related terms such as recognition, prior learning, assessment, accreditation or certification and their different connotations. Principles and aspects that characterise the current use of validation as a policy priority in Europe are presented. The article highlights the major themes on validation and their implications for policy and research. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01