For Theresia Williams by 30387..........

1. What is prior learning assessment
and recognition (PLAR)?
An evaluation process that helps individuals
to showcase and obtain credentials for the
learning they gained in both formal
education setting and outside that setting

2. How does the PLAR process actually
work?
1. Portfolio-assessment
2. Challenge Exams

3. Who recognizes PLAR
• Most public colleges and some Universities in
Canada
• To adults completing education at the
secondary school level

4. Why a national initiative promoting
PLAR is valuable ?
1. Promotes lifelong learning
2. Opportunity for schools to maintain links to
different industries
3. Opportunities to gain school credits based on
valuable work experiences

5. References
MacLeod, D. (2005). State of the field review: prior
learning assessment and recognition. Canadian Council
on Learning
Policy/Program Memorandum. (2001). Ontario
Ministry off Education.
Blower, D. (2000). Canada: the story of prior learning
assessment and recognition. Experiential Learning
Field Review.