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The paradox of utilitarian recognition of prior learning: the cases of Portugal and Slovenia
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In this article, we examine the vertical influence of the European Union (EU) policy on
recognition of prior learning (RPL) in one Southern European country (Portugal) and in
a Central European one (Slovenia). We stress the influence of the EU policy on adult
education (AE) policies and the development of RPL granting professional qualification.
Although not widely acknowledged in adult education theoretical discussions, we use the
RPL models introduced by Judy Harris to debate the main aims of core official RPL
national policy documents from 2000 to 2018 using documentary analysis. Comparative
analysis of the two countries is made, and similarities and differences between the RPL
provisions are debated. Our findings indicate the relevance of the utilitarian approach to
RPL within national policies. Furthermore, these findings allow us to question why
employers give little attention to adult learners’ qualification acquired through RPL.
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Adult education European Union Portugal Recognition of prior learning Slovenia
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Guimarães, P. (2021). The paradox of utilitarian recognition of prior learning: The cases of Portugal and Slovenia. European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults, 12(1), 109-122. http://doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.ojs1479
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Linköping University