The Case for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for Labour Education in Canada

Bruce Spencer; Derek Briton; Winston Gereluk

doi:10.25071/1705-1436.175

The Case for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for Labour Education in Canada

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Bruce Spencer
Derek Briton
Winston Gereluk

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https://doi.org/10.25071/1705-1436.175

Abstract

This article argues the case for recognising the value of labour learning within the formal education system. It is based on an introduction to the report by Gereluk (2001) and discusses the impact of prior learning and recognition (PLAR) on Canadian labour education as well as outlining why labour education deserves recognition. The article reviews aspects of labour education detailed in the report including the content and purposes of union courses and who participates in, and who delivers, union courses.

References

Gereluk, W 2001. Labour Education in Canada Today. see: http://www.athabascau.ca/htlm/depts/workcomm/PLAR_Report.pdf

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Taylor, J. 2001 Union learning: Canadian Labour Education in the Twentieth Century. Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing. (For contents, sample pages, images and video see http://www.thompsonbooks.com. For images, video and other materials related to the history of labour education in Canada see http://unionlearning.athabascau.ca/).

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Spencer, B., Briton, D., & Gereluk, W. (2003). The Case for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for Labour Education in Canada. Just Labour, 2. https://doi.org/10.25071/1705-1436.175

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