Difference between revisions of "Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)"

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{{Term|ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING (APL)|Term related both to a status and a process. As a status, accreditation provides public and formal notification that an institution or program meets minimum requirements standards of quality set forth by an accrediting agency. As a process, it reflects the fact that, in achieving recognition by the accrediting agency, the institution or program is committed to self-study and external review by one's peers in seeking not only to meet standards but also to continuously seek ways in which to enhance the quality of education and training provided. <ref> [http://www.col.org The Commomwealth of Learning](6 March 2008), [http://www.leicester.gov.uk www.leicester.gov.uk] (6 March 2008)</ref>}}
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{{Term|Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)|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 Commomwealth of Learning] (6 March 2008), [http://www.leicester.gov.uk www.leicester.gov.uk] (6 March 2008)</ref> See also: [[Accreditation]].
  
  
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Also known as [[Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)|prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)]].
  
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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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Latest revision as of 16:09, 20 October 2010

Term2.png Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
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.


Also known as prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR).

An example of the process of accreditation at Athabasca University[2].



References

  1. ↑ The Commomwealth of Learning (6 March 2008), www.leicester.gov.uk (6 March 2008)
  2. ↑ Athabasca University What is PLAR? - Centre for Learning Accreditation - Athabasca University (20 October 2010)
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