This Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Handbook, authored by Nan L. Travers contains 7 chapters: Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment (PLA); The Five Critical Factors of PLA Programs; PLA Philosophy, Mission and Policies; Institutional Support of PLA; PLA Program Practices; Professional Development on PLA; and PLA Program Evaluation. Its appendices include PLA Policy and Practice Considerations […]
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African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Handbook: Recognition of Prior Learning Handbook for RPL Practitioners
A “how to” guide for all elements and stages of the RPL process.
Read More...National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE): Handbook of the Recognition of Prior Learning: Research into practice
Contains four main sections: Overview chapters Researching the Recognition of Prior Learning: The emergence of a field; and Advances in Theorising RPL; Policy-oriented chapters Lifelong Learning Policy and RPL in the Learning Society: The promise of Faure?; and RPL, Labour Markets and National Qualifications Frameworks: A policy perspective; Issues-based chapters RPL and Workforce Development; Treading […]
Read More...TRANSVAL-EU: Guidance and Validation Scenario for Transversal Competences: Who are the users and what are the steps to take?
The scenario presented to the reader is a policy recommendation illustrating how to introduce transversal competences into guidance and validation while taking into account different learning pathways of the candidates participating in these processes.
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This CatoHR credential offers an Advanced RPL Assessor Certification Program
Read More...European Union Guidance and Validation Practitioners’ Competence Profile
This European Union competency profile document outlines the Guidance and Validation Practitioners’ Competence Profile. The Competence Profile is structured into: a) more general transversal competences of guidance and validation practitioners – these are applicable in different validation stages and for different purposes (e.g. working with validation candidates, working with colleagues, organisational purposes, one’s own further […]
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