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Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning. RPL. Formal Learning. Non-Standard Learning. Informal Learning. RPL: Formal Learning. Admission Policies Degree Assessment Transcripts Challenge Exams. RPL: Non-Standard Learning. Non-credit courses On-the-job training Professional certification.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

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  1. Recognition of Prior Learning

  2. RPL Formal Learning Non-Standard Learning Informal Learning

  3. RPL: Formal Learning • Admission Policies • Degree Assessment • Transcripts • Challenge Exams

  4. RPL: Non-Standard Learning • Non-credit courses • On-the-job training • Professional certification

  5. RPL: Informal Learning • Work experience • Life experience

  6. RPL: Assessment & Recognition • Credential Recognition • Recognizing diplomas, degrees, professional designations (CGA, CMA, etc.), etc. • May be used for admission purposes. • May be used for advanced standing with credit. • May be used to waive program requirements(advanced standing with no credit).

  7. RPL: Assessment & Recognition • Transfer Credit • Awarding credit at one institution for courses completed at another institution. • May include course-for-course, block transfer, and articulation agreements.

  8. RPL: Assessment & Recognition • Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition • Assessing and recognizing non-standard and/or informal learning. • Assessment may be based on: • Exams (oral or written) • Writing samples • Performance/skills • Products, etc.

  9. RPL Considerations • What makes a TWU degree? • Accreditations & limits from external orgs. • What limits on types of learning should be set? • Are all types of learning of equal value? • What are industry standards & best practices? • Must avoid looking like a degree mill!

  10. RPL Resources • http://www.cael.org/home Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).

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