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

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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]]. Also known as [[Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)|prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)]].}}
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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>.}}
  
  

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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