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Recognition of Prior Learning: Policy and Practice in South African Universities
Abstract
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) was introduced in South Africa with the express aim to provide access to learning in higher education to groups that had been marginalised by the apartheid regime before democracy. After 30 years of RPL in South Africa, this paper takes stock of the policy and practice of RPL in South Africa and evaluates whether it has achieved its aim providing access to those marginalised from higher education. Between 2021 and 2024, the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa conducted institutional audits of all public universities in the country as part of its external quality assurance mandate. The policies and practices on RPL in South African universities are analysed by means of a document analyses of the Self-Evaluation Reports (SERs) submitted by South African universities. Recommendations are made for the future with a particular focus on the potentional of microcredentials in supporting RPL.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Changing Mindsets for Inclusive Open Education
Paper ID: 0677
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South Africa
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Africa
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)