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Executive Summary
| Content Provider | OECD iLibrary |
|---|---|
| Organization | OECD |
| Abstract | Although learning often takes place within formal settings and learning environments, a great deal of valuable learning also takes place either deliberately or informally in everyday life. Policy makers in OECD countries have become increasingly aware that this represents a rich source of human capital. In many cases, this is fully recognised through the wage premiums paid to those with experience. However, there are some people who are not fully aware of their own stock of human capital or its potential value. There are also some individuals who are unable to put all the learning they have acquired to full use because they are cannot easily prove their capabilities to others. Recognition of non-formal and informal learning outcomes does not, in itself, create human capital. But recognition makes the stock of human capital more visible and more valuable to society at large. |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Starting Page | 7 |
| Ending Page | 12 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | OECD Publishing |
| Publisher Date | 2010-04-15 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Education |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
