Informal Learning To Soon Integrate
Into Formal Education; UGC Unveils Draft Guidelines For Recognition of Prior
Learning
RPL is a formal mechanism which will be used to
evaluate a person's existing knowledge, skills, and experience gained through
formal, non-formal, or informal learning.
The University Grants
Commission (UGC) has released draft guidelines adhering to the implementation
of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is a formal mechanism which will be
used to evaluate a person's existing knowledge, skills, and experience gained through
formal, non-formal, or informal learning. RPL aims to integrate informal and
non-formal learning into formal education through an assessment-based
procedure.
It enables individuals to
formalise their competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) and earn credits
according to a well-defined system. In its meeting on November 14, 2024, the
commission accepted the draft guidelines for adopting RPL, which specified many
mechanisms.
Through this, UGC aims to
bring a ground-breaking change to the current workforce system of the country,
wherein after its implementation, even non-traditional learners will also be
integrated into the system.
M. Jagadesh Kumar,
Chairman, UGC said, "we must address the challenges faced by India's large
informal workforce, which requires formal education and career progression
opportunities. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is integral to the vision of
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. RPL allows individuals to gain formal
recognition for skills and competencies acquired through informal, non-formal,
or experiential learning. Through RPL, such individuals can access higher
education, earn formal qualifications, and improve their employability."
He further added,
"the National Credit Framework (NCrF) supports RPL by facilitating the
creditization of all learning forms—academic, vocational, and experiential. To
enable individuals to convert their skills into qualifications, RPL helps
bridge the gap between real-world experience and formal education and enhance
career prospects."
This will benefit 92.4%
of workers who are categorised as informal, with no written contracts, paid
leave, or other benefits. Workers in this sector frequently confront
challenges, such as limited career opportunities and lack of formal recognition
for job-related skills and expertise. Many people cannot pursue higher
education, despite their desire to do so.
Source
| The Free Press Journal | 10th December 2024
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