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myAPEL : Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Malaysia. Lilian Kek Siew Yick Mansor Fadzil Harvinder Kaur Dharam Singh OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA. Like a pearl, prior learning is individually unique, admirable and most importantly valuable….
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myAPEL:Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Malaysia LilianKekSiewYick MansorFadzil HarvinderKaurDharam Singh OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
Like a pearl, prior learning is individually unique, admirable and most importantly valuable…
Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition - Canada Recognition of Prior Learning – Australia, South Africa, Scotland, Ireland Accreditation of Prior Learning & Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - United Kingdom Recognition of Current Competency – New Zealand Prior Learning Assessment – United States
Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - MALAYSIA-
APEL in Malaysia: Malaysian Qualifications Framework Source: Malaysian Qualifications Framework (http://www.mqa.gov.my/en/utama_mqf.cfm)
APEL in Malaysia: Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Act 2007 MQA Act 2007 defines APELas “a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning” to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for accessto a programme of study and/or awardof credits. Source: Malaysian Qualifications Agency Website (http://www.mqa.gov.my)
RPL at Open University Malaysia Flexible Entry (Admission) + Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (Award of Credits)
Flexible Entry at OUM Undergraduate Programmes Postgraduate Programmes • Age : 21 yrs* • Minimum Qualification: • LCE/SRP/PMR* • Relevant work experience* • Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment • Age : 35 yrs* • Minimum Qualification: • STPM/Diploma/A-Levels* • Relevant work experience* • Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment * Criteria stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for Open Entry
APEL at Open University Malaysia (1) APEL Learning Outcomes
Principles of APEL at OUM Source: Evans (1988) Guiding Principles to APEL
APEL Academic Policies • Definition of APEL & APEL credits • Forms of credit and limit of award • Eligibility to apply (Who and what courses) • Application Procedures (When, how) • Cost of APEL • Types of APEL Assessment • Criteria of award • Support services
myAPEL : Online Assessment System myVLE myAPEL ICEMS
SAMPLE myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment -LEARNER SCREEN-
myAPEL: Allotment of Portfolios Portfolio 1 Assessor 1 Portfolio 2 Portfolio 3 Assessor 2 Portfolio 4
SAMPLE myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment -ASSESSOR SCREEN-
“He who would search for pearls must dive below” ~ John Dryden ~
THANK YOU LilianKekSiewYick Head, Course Accreditation Institute for Teaching & Learning Advancement OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Email: lilian@oum.edu.my