1. Prior learning: Validation or Recognition? Dmitrijs Kuļšs 22/10/2009 Conference “Kvalifikāciju ietvarstruktūru un neformālās izglītības atzīšanas izmantošana“

2. Validation is the process of checking if something satisfies a certain criterion Recognition is an acceptance as valid or true PROCESS and/or RESULT FORMAL and/or SOCIAL

3. Source: European guidelines for validating non ‑ formal and informal learning (CEDEFOP, 2009)

4. Is it about knowledge, skills and competences or certificates and diplomas?

7. What is a motivation of individuals, education providers and employers?

8. Individuals - better labor market possibilities - chance to reenter education process - self esteem Employers -better overview of staff competences -productive and responsible personnel -improvement of HR policy Education providers -learners, who did not gained full qualification -learning outcomes based flexible programs

9. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kvalifikāciju ietvarstruktūru un neformālās izglītības atzīšanas izmantošana, Riga, 22.10.2009. Thank you for your attention