03/07/2013
The validation of non formal and informal learning as an inclusive pathway to lifelong learning
Piazza Roberta
University of Catania, Italy
The contribution explores the role of recognizing non formal and informal learning as a critical component not only in ensuring a highly skilled workforce but also as a challenge for most individuals to give visibility to their learning. The psychological aspect related to the recognition of the people's learning is definitely important, especially for the lesser qualified individuals (OECD, 2003, 2005). As a result, recognition systems – usually seen as a tool able to procure economic and social benefits – can be considered as a way to make individuals aware of the knowledge, skills and competences they possess. This psychological aspect can be extremely interesting for lower skilled individuals, who have scant knowledge of themselves, who are not very inclined to national and international mobility, and have little knowledge of foreign languages. Relazione presentata a International Conference
«LIFE DESIGNING AND CAREER COUNSELING: BUILDING HOPE AND RESILIENCE»
June 20-21-22, 2013, Padova-Italy