Educ 310 assignment 5
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What is prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)? An evaluation process that helps individuals to showcase and obtain credentials for the learning they gained in both formal education setting and outside that setting
Transcript of Educ 310 assignment 5
What is prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)?
An evaluation process that helps individuals to showcase and obtain credentials for the learning they gained in both formal education setting and outside that setting
How does the PLAR process actually work?
1. Portfolio-assessment2. Challenge Exams
Who recognizes PLAR
• Most public colleges and some Universities in Canada
• To adults completing education at the secondary school level
Why a national initiative promoting PLAR is valuable ?
1. Promotes lifelong learning2. Opportunity for schools to maintain links to
different industries3. Opportunities to gain school credits based on
valuable work experiences
References
MacLeod, D. (2005). State of the field review: prior learning assessment and recognition. Canadian Council on Learning
Policy/Program Memorandum. (2001). Ontario Ministry off Education.
Blower, D. (2000). Canada: the story of prior learning assessment and recognition. Experiential Learning Field Review.
