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Recognition of Prior Learningin University of Western Brittany
Rostov on DonAbdeslam MAMOUNE and Yannis Kablan
29th of September 2015
University of Western Brittany (UBO)Lifelong learning department
UBO, facts and figures : - A pluridisciplinary university : Arts, human sciences, languages, sciences,Law, economics, administration, management, engineering schools,Physical education, Medecine except pharmacy
- Each year : nearly 20 000 students ,- 189 diplomas based on the European model (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate) - 6 faculties, 7 specialized institutes, 1 engineering school, 1 midwifery school
Bureau REVA, an office within the Lifelong learning Department :- Responsible for managing adults returning to education;- Guidance in non-formal and informal learning validation
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Plan
1. Overview of the French Higher Education system
2. The framework of Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning in France
3. The French RPL system for Higher Education University of Western brittany case
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Overview of the French Higher Education system
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HLE organization in France
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Private public Nat. Educ Public other ministry
Most of the French Higher Education system is public, with very low
tuition fees (~ 1,3 Millions students pays between
170 and 350 €/year) and it depends on the Ministry of National Education, Higher education and
scientific Research (78%)
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Health studies 200 000
Health studies 200 000
The Higher Education Level System in France…after Bologna (2002)
Years
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M
B
Licence (bachelor) 662 000
GE 108 000
Master 507 000
Doctorate 65 000
DUT 118 000
BTS 230 000
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1- Initial and continuing education LLL;2- Scientific and technological research and its valorization3- Guidance and careers;4- Diffusion of culture, scientific and technical information 5- Participation to the European HLE and research area6- International cooperation
French education act, 1984, and modified in 2013 :
HLE in France has 6 missions
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As stated in the Education Act :
Adults and students can follow the same courses and get the same diplomas, but tuition fees can be different…
All HLE diplomas (B, M, D) can be obtained through different
ways, There are specific possibilities for adults to access to University.
Intregrative model
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There are specific possibilities for adults to access degree courses:
At the Bachelor degree level: by a special access diploma called “DAEU” 14 000/year and only 4000 diplomas !)
At all level: by Recognition of Prior Learning to access (≈18 000/year)
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But also, all HLE diplomas can be obtainedthrough different ways:
Full time studies (initial education : 91.2%) Worked based learning (1.5%) Continuing Education (6.4%) Recognition of Prior Learning (0.3%)
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The framework of RPL in Higher Level Education in France
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The recognition of prior learning
It’s to accept that one person can learn everywhere and at anytime, outside of formal learning situations.
It’s to accept that this learning from experience can be equivalent to formal academic knowledge.
And to accept to deliver an official certification
Location,Way of...
Evaluation
Certification : a diploma from an official body
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Initial Training
Contuining Education
Contuining Education
SocialExpérience
Self training:Reading, meeting
People, web..
ProfessionelExpérience
Informel Non-formel Formel Informel
Life…
1 From CE... To LLL
Diplôme
RPL
The different steps in the accreditationscheme (1/2)
Three decrees (French republic government order), three dates:
1985 : Decree defines the terms of the validation of personal andProfessional experience
A decree determining the condition of validation of the professionalExperiences on personnal learning outcomes for access to the variousLevels of Higher education.
This decree is still used and completes the existing text on the validationOf prior experience
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The different steps in the accreditationscheme (2/2)
Three decrees, three dates:
1992 : Validation of professional experience for the delivery of a partof a national degree through the validation of skills acquired in the exerciseOf professional activities
2002 : Possibility to obtain the totality of a qualification on a diploma byFrench “VAE” (learning by experience)
• Social modernization law• With a specific decree for higher education
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What does the 2002 law says?
Who? : Anybody having at least 3 years of professional or extra professionalExperience
What degrees?All diplomas and qualifications having professional prospects registeredin a national list by a state commission (mainly B,M,D for universities)
What experiences?Any professional experience acquired from a paid or unpaid activity
(including experiences from activities in non profit making association orTrade unions) having a direct relationship with the content of the diplomaOr of the certification
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What does the 2002 law says?
How? : The candidate declares and produces a portfolio of evidences
By whom?Accreditation boards are set up in universitiesThey are composed of :
University, lecturers and teachers companies or consultant With, if possible, an equal number of men and women
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What has changed in 2002?
It’s the creation of a new way to get a diploma by a new experience, Equivalent to schooling, apprenticeship, or further education…
From then on the law has allowed us to obtain a diploma without any training Now somebody has no need to come and study at University. His or her experience allow him or her to obtain a degree
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The procedure in higher education
6 steps:1. Informing, counselling people asking for accreditation
2. Guidance
3. Admissibility procedure
4. Filling the portfolio (+coaching)
5. Setting an accreditation board (Jury) and organising an interview
6. Deliberation and decision of the jury.
Prescription/advice… if necessary…
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The French RPL system for Higher Education
University of Western brittany case
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RPL in University of Western brittany
Organization in 3 levels : Guidance for candidates that want to deal with
their projects in depth
Validation of experience
Dedicated pedagogical support, for the follow up prescription follow up in case of incomplete validation
UBO has been involved in implementation of RPL, since 1996
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Some figures
In 2014
140 persons have been supported for their own RPL procedures.
115 examination juries (55% get full validation for their diploma
University of Western brittany is ranked third in France since 2002
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RPL in University of Western brittany
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MERCI
Yannis Kablan
European project manager
Lifelong learning department, University of Western britanny
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