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Prior Learning Assessment: Does Dewey's Theory Offer Insight?
Author(s) -
Harris Judy
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.20281
Subject(s) - realism , epistemology , relation (database) , learning theory , sociology , social theory , critical realism (philosophy of perception) , education theory , psychology , pedagogy , cognitive science , higher education , philosophy , political science , computer science , database , law
This chapter evaluates Dewey's thinking in relation to the theorization of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). It compares Dewey's concepts with ideas from social realism, Vygotsky, and cultural historical activity theory, illustrated by PLA research in South Africa.