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A handbook for research in adult and vocational education

By Bob Funnell

For trainers and teachers, this comprehensive manual covers both qualitative and quantitative research, research methodologies, validity and analysis, writing, presentation and ethical dimensions of research.

Improving RPL: A training provider's perspective

By Richard Kenyon, John Saunders, Jennifer Gibb

These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) by looking at RPL practices in organisations around Australia. They are for people in the workplace who are designing an RPL process or who want to implement one.

Improving RPL: A workplace perspective

By Richard Kenyon, John Saunders, Jennifer Gibb

These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) by looking at RPL practices in organisations around Australia. They are for people in the workplace who are designing an RPL process or who want to implement one.

Recognition of prior learning

By John Wilson, Megan Lilly

Explores current practice, policy issues and implementation experiences associated with the recognition of prior learning (RPL). Key issues include: the need for clarification of the term RPL,understanding competency as it relates to RPL, defining the audience to benefit from RPL, and charges for RPL services.

The 'grade' debate: Should we grade competency-based assessment?

By Peter Thomson, Roger Mathers, Robert Quirk

Deals with the pros and cons of 'grading', that is, assessing and reporting levels of performance in competency-based VET. Existing policies and practices are examined in the light of current practices. A must for all those involved in competence-based assessment.