Guide 7
Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning

INDEX

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GUIDE AIM
1.2 TARGET GROUPS
1.3 STRUCTURE
1.4 HOW TO USE IT
2. APL - INTRODUCTION, DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2 ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING – PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES
2.3 LEARNING - CLASSROOM VERSUS EXPERIENTIAL
2.4 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
2.5 GENERAL STEPS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR LEARNING
2.6 POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS TO BE OVERCOME
2.7 POSSIBLE PITFALLS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APL SYSTEM
3. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APL ADVISOR/MENTOR
4. APL METHODOLOGY
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 THE LEARNING PORTFOLIO AND HOW TO PREPARE IT
4.2.1 Introduction to the Accreditation of Prior Learning System
4.2.2 Portfolio Structure and Contents
5. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APL SYSTEM
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
TOOLS: PORTFOLIO EXAMPLE

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