2. • This week – will revisit what RPL is and look at
learning outcome 1 (key terms)
• Begin the sample portfolio preparation
3. • Remember today
• What RPL is –
when recognition is given for what you already know
prior to starting on a programme or module
• That there is a process whereby all types of learning can be
used to present for credits against a course programme
4. • Our task with this module is to understand
what RPL is so we can
• Develop a sample portfolio as part of its
assessment
5. Reminder what RPL is
Bringing learning gained in life back to academia to be
recognised formally now against courses on the
national framework
The ability to conduct
6. In practice this means documenting your learning and
presenting what is relevant for assessment.
On assessment your learning is compared with a
reference point on the framework.
7. • Framework has programme outcomes describing
knowledge, skills and competence at each level
• Programmes on framework must comply with this
• Modules within each programme have learning
outcomes - this identifies key learning
Programme
outcomes for
each level
Modules have
learning
outcomes
9. Learning outcomes are the focus of a prior learning
case – you must meet each outcome to be allowed
an exemption
Present a case
against each
one showing
how you have
it covered
already
10. Forms of Recognition
RPL can be for non standard admissions
Advanced entry to a programme
For actual credits on a programme
14. Type of paperwork you need to submit depends on the type
of prior learning case you have
Formal cases
15. All forms of learning can be assessed
In practice we categorise learning
Formal
Non formal
Informal
16. • Register for module
(Registering your intention
to be assessed)
• Your prior learning case is
assessed by the module
lecturer
• Interim result lets you know
if it will be allowed
• Result finalised at module
exam boards, semester end
17. Learning Outcome 1
Describe the terms; course aims, objectives,
structure and syllabi including assessment and
associated credits
19. • Describe course aims and objectives – the general
aims and objectives a course programme is intended
to cover
• Usually listed at the start
of the programme
20. • Course structure and syllabi
• Semester = 30 credits
• Year = 60 credits
• A module can be
Mandatory (must do it)
or elective (a choice)
22. Learning Outcome 2
Reflect on past learning, acquired through experience
and/or other courses, and to relate these to the learning
outcomes of a given course module
Learning Outcome 3
Describe Recognition of Prior Learning and the associated
processes
Learning Outcome 4
Prepare a sample learning portfolio for Recognition of
Prior Learning
23. • Learning Outcome 5
• Describe the relevance of portfolio development
for capacity building in the community
• Why is this handy to know about ?
24. RPL allows for all types of learning to be
presented for credits on a programme
