Recognition of Prior Learning

Formal Learning Non-Standard Learning Informal Learning

RPL

RPL: Formal Learning

• Admission Policies• Degree Assessment• Transcripts• Challenge Exams

RPL: Non-Standard Learning

• Non-credit courses • On-the-job training • Professional certification

RPL: Informal Learning

• Work experience• Life experience

RPL: Assessment & Recognition

• Credential Recognition– Recognizing diplomas, degrees, professional

designations (CGA, CMA, etc.), etc.– May be used for admission purposes.– May be used for advanced standing with credit.– May be used to waive program requirements

(advanced standing with no credit).

RPL: Assessment & Recognition

• Transfer Credit– Awarding credit at one institution for courses

completed at another institution.– May include course-for-course, block transfer,

and articulation agreements.

RPL: Assessment & Recognition

• Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition– Assessing and recognizing non-standard and/or

informal learning.– Assessment may be based on:• Exams (oral or written)• Writing samples• Performance/skills• Products, etc.

RPL Considerations

• What makes a TWU degree?• Accreditations & limits from external orgs.• What limits on types of learning should be

set? • Are all types of learning of equal value?• What are industry standards & best practices?• Must avoid looking like a degree mill!

RPL Resources

• http://www.cael.org/home Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).