A showcase of Canada’s PLAR initiatives and projects Canada’s Portfolio is an ongoing showcase of the recognition and assessment initiatives that have helped tens of thousands of adults receive credit and recognition for the skills, knowledge and credentials they’ve earned through their work, education, community activities, family life and personal interests. Projects and initiatives are […]
Read More...PLAR/RPL Resources
Going to Canada Online Portfolio Model
Human Resources and Skills Development are working in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration, Industry Canada and Foreign Affairs to enhance the Going to Canada web site so that it becomes a one-stop immigration portal. The on-line service will provide useful information for those considering immigration as well as for those wanting to make their integration […]
Read More...E-Portfolio Quality Standards
A listing of e-portfolio system and product standards required for quality. Development Date: April, 2004 Author(s): Dr Kathryn Barker, President, FuturEd Inc. Download
Read More...Feedback from Learners
A Second Cross-Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition This study presents the views of adult learners about PLAR. The learners fall into two groups: those who participated in PLAR and those who received an orientation to PLAR but did not proceed with assessment. The authors synthesize these perspectives with a review of the […]
Read More...Halifax Declaration for RPL
A Legacy from the Joint National Conference for Prior Learning and Quality Recognition – Building Canada’s Future Prosperity. A Call to Action! As part of this conference, several processes and activities were put in place to solicit the views of the conference participants and their ideas for a plan of action. The conference participant survey […]
Read More...PLA/PLAR Quality Audit
A self-assessment tool for comparing PLA services against national standards This PLA / PLAR Quality Audit will walk you through a three-step process. The result will be information that you can use to improve and promote your PLA / PLAR services and, hence, your training services. Or it can be information that you use to […]
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