Recognition of Prior Learning European Network

Recognition of Prior Learning European Network
Composition
The Network consists of 44 members representing 24 EHEA countries and 20 organisations.
Purpose
To help promote and inform the effective use and practice of RPL across  the EHEA member countries.
To provide a means for member countries to share and learn from policies and practice across wider Europe in relation to RPL development.
To build links between EHEA countries at various stages in RPL development.
Specific Tasks
To work within this definition of RPL: RPL is the process for recognising previous learning that has taken place in informal, formal or non-formal contexts: for example, in the workplace and through life experiences. Once recognised through this process, prior learning can be used to gain credit or exemption for qualifications, and/or for personal and career development.
To build upon the existing evidence base provided by CEDEFOP and OBSERVAL through the collation of evidence on the use and impact of RPL in the Bologna countries, and through considering how cross-border RPL might be fostered.
To allow educators, practitioners and policy-makers working in RPL to share practice and inform progress.
To hold workshops in which practitioners can share and explore ways in which RPL can:
    1. best support student-centred learning, flexible learning paths, lifelong learning, and widening participation agendas across the Bologna process;
    2. help support issues such as employer engagement and workforce development in Bologna.
To facilitate bilateral or multilateral engagement between countries and organisations on RPL areas of mutual interest.
To link with other countries developing RPL.
To consider the conclusions and recommendations from the 2010 RPL seminar (see below) and how these might best be taken forward.  The full seminar report is available on the EHEA website (www.ehea.info).
To liaise with other relevant networks and working groups, in particular the BFUG Working Group on Structural Reforms
Last Update
BFUG_HU_AD_24_9.7 RPL Network update.
BFUG_PL_AM_26_4.9_RPL Network update.
News and documents.
Contact Person
Raul Ranne - Estonia
Heather Gibson - United Kingdom (Scotland)
Ruth Whittaker - United Kingdom (Scotland)
QAA Scotland is a key partner in the development of the RPL work.