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What is PLAR?
PLAR is a process of identifying, assessing and recognizing skills, competencies, knowledge and formal learning to facilitate the transfer of skills and knowledge of individuals into further learning and work.
PLAR enables individuals to complete a portfolio of their entire learning experiences, which may lead them to identifying a career path, identifying courses to enroll in or to receive formal recognized credit at a post-secondary institution for their prior learning. PLAR portfolios can be powerful tools in helping learners identify themselves as learners, recognize their own competencies and are intended to encourage engagement in further learning and work.
PLAR at post-secondary institutions helps learners avoid duplicating learning for which they have already demonstrated competency and can help expedite transitions into formal education.
PLAR in Alberta
PLAR activities in Alberta are just starting to hit their stride, so stay tuned for more PLAR resources in the future. These are some of the PLAR activities ACAT has been involved with so far:
PLAR Workshop 2007 (May 2007)
In May 2007, ACAT hosted a workshop for champions and practitioners of PLAR to come together and share best practices.
Alberta Recognizes Learning (December 2006)
In June 2006, ACAT hosted this two-day forum on PLAR. The Final Report contains recommendations stemming from this event.
Best Practices in PLAR (May 2005)
ACAT commissioned this research project to determine the types of PLAR activities currently underway in Alberta and to develop initial recommendations for expansion of PLAR activities.
PLAR Links
PLAR across Canada
Recognition for Learning- Online PLAR Community
Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA)
Athabasca University PLAR Site
Nova Scotia Prior Learning Assessment Centre
Red River College PLAR Site (Manitoba)
PLAR around the world
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (United States)
The Learning from Experience Trust (United Kingdom)
Know of a PLAR resource not listed here that should be? Please let us know by email.
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