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| − | {{Term|Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)|Term used for credits given to learners on the basis of evidence drawn from their past formative experiences that include courses, self-teaching or work practice. It can be used in order to gain a place or advancement on a course, or credits for an award. <ref> [http://www.col.org The | + | {{Term|Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)|Term used for credits given to learners on the basis of evidence drawn from their past formative experiences that include courses, self-teaching or work practice. It can be used in order to gain a place or advancement on a course, or credits for an award. <ref> [http://www.col.org The Commonwealth of Learning] (6 March 2008), [http://www.leicester.gov.uk www.leicester.gov.uk] (6 March 2008)</ref> See also: [[Accreditation]]. |
Also known as [[Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)|accreditation of prior learning (APL)]]. | Also known as [[Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)|accreditation of prior learning (APL)]]. | ||
| − | An example of the process of accreditation at [http://priorlearning.athabascau.ca/what-is-plar.php Athabasca University].}} | + | An example of the process of accreditation at [http://priorlearning.athabascau.ca/what-is-plar.php Athabasca University].<ref> [http://priorlearning.athabascau.ca/what-is-plar.php Athabasca University What is PLAR? - Centre for Learning Accreditation - Athabasca University] (20 October 2010)</ref>}} |
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 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) |
| Term used for credits given to learners on the basis of evidence drawn from their past formative experiences that include courses, self-teaching or work practice. It can be used in order to gain a place or advancement on a course, or credits for an award. [1] See also: Accreditation.
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References
- ↑ The Commonwealth of Learning (6 March 2008), www.leicester.gov.uk (6 March 2008)
- ↑ Athabasca University What is PLAR? - Centre for Learning Accreditation - Athabasca University (20 October 2010)