Research reports, general reports, resources, and information on PLAR/RPL.
The goal of this report is to map out the representation of PLAR online through an exploration of publicly funded Ontario college PLAR web pages (if available) or alternative supporting digital documents (i.e. transfer or PLAR guides, policy documents) that describe key features of the PLAR process, such as first steps in application, fees, supports, […]
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The overall aim of these Guidelines is to propose principles and mechanisms that can assist Member States in developing or improving structures and procedures to recognise the outcomes of all forms of learning, particularly those of non-formal and informal learning. More specifically, the purposes are: to advocate for the importance of recognising the value of […]
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Author(s): Susan Simosko ISBN: 978-0-9781782-1-5 This manual provides an overview of the five assessment methods commonly associated with PLAR and with competency-based assessment. These methods—self-assessments, written examinations, oral questioning, demonstrations and observations, and portfolios—are used by regulatory and licensing bodies, and by educational and training organizations, across Canada and around the world. The manual is […]
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Helping Increase Assessment Capacity and Efficiencies Among Regulatory and other Stakeholder Bodies Outcomes paper from October 31, 2011 webinar as well as the November pre-conference titled “Creating the New Normal.” This project will clarify and describe a number of techniques used in the practice of competence-based assessment and prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR). With […]
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Identifies, inventories and transfers a trades person skills A web based system for persons with trade skills that enables them to look at other trades where there skills can be applied. Skill charts (DACUMS) outline practical and knowledge skills required for each trade based on national standards. With over 79 trades and 7,000 skills identified […]
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An initial ‘snap-shot’ web-based scan of post-secondary educational institutions policy and procedures related to PLAR to identify pan-Canadian benchmarks and provide information to prospective learners. As more individuals come to Canada with industry and workplace training and skills development, and as the culinary sector struggles to raise the bar of professionalism and safety in the […]
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