The Recognition of Prior Learning in Post-Apartheid South Africa

This book addresses a critical gap in the effective implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in post-apartheid South Africa.

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Dr Yashaen Luckan is an academic, researcher and practising architect, engaged with knowledge and skills development of historically marginalised communities. A proponent of interdisciplinary praxis, he includes in his research alternate methodologies of thinking and practice for socio-economic redress and spatial transformation in the Global South.

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Dedication. List of Figures. List of Tables. List of Annexures. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. Introduction. Chapter One: Historic Injustice, Redress and Transformation. Chapter Two: An overview of Transformation of Higher Education and Training in South Africa. Chapter Three: The National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) as a Transformative System. Chapter Four: Responses to Higher Education Reform. Chapter Five: Perceptions, Experiences & Attitudes of Key Stakeholders. Chapter Six: A Progressive Built Environment Curriculum. Chapter Seven: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a Transformative Strategy for Redress and Spatial Transformation. Chapter Eight: An RPL Evaluation Model for Built Environment Professions. Chapter Nine: A brief overview of challenges and potential opportunities for RPL implementation. Chapter Ten: Conclusions and Recommendations. Glossary.