Difference between revisions of "Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)"

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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 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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{{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]].
  
  

Latest revision as of 12:02, 25 October 2010

Term2.png 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.


Also known as accreditation of prior learning (APL).

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



References

  1. The Commonwealth 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)