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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]]. | + | {{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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| + | Example of the process of accreditation at [http://priorlearning.athabascau.ca/what-is-plar.php Athabasca University]}} | ||
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| 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 Commomwealth of Learning (6 March 2008), www.leicester.gov.uk (6 March 2008)