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Recognition of Prior Learning All you need to know

What isRecognition of Prior Learning ?

How does it work ? The policy ?

Prepare a prior learning case ?

This class will cover the following:

Why the different types of learning matter

The RPL policy in CIT

How to submit a prior learning case

What happens in assessment ?

When do I hear back ?

Recognition of Prior Learning

Is when recognition is

given

for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module

We focus on learning

What you have learned previously through activities in the workplace, also hobbies, or community involvement

National Framework of Qualifications

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

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.

See the Framework as a scaffold

Programme outcomes modulesLearning outcomes

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

Each programme is made up of modules

they are units of learning (a subject)

Check out RPL website - for credits on a programmewww.cit.ie/rpl

You must meet each learning

outcome to be allowed a prior

learning case

You must organise documentation to support your claim

Get the learning outcomes atcourses.cit.ie

Type of paperwork you need to submit depends on the type of prior learning case you have

Experiential casesFormal cases

All forms of learning can be assessedIn practice we categorise learning

Formal

Non formal

Informal

• Register for module (You are 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

For prior formal learning

Learning that was gained in collegeDownload from http://www.cit.ie/rpl/submittingmycase/creditsonaprogramme/

Prior formal learning - proof

• Must bring transcript of results – the original• Syllabus (your year)• (and if you can get it include the exam paper) Transcript of

results

syllabus

Page 2

Where you state the basis of your case – what relevant exam have you done already ?

Mark each learning outcomewith a colour and use that to show where your learning matches on your previous syllabus

Page 3 - Mapping your learning against the learning outcomes

Match where you meet each learning outcome with your old syllabus

Map where your previous learning matches that of the current module

Old syllabus highlighted where relevant

Results Formal learning• Gets an exemption (if each learning outcome is met)• Shows as X on the results transcript• Full credits awarded• Full module fee upfront and after module exam

board formalises result refund (less 50 euro assessment fee) is paid (June and Feb)

Non formal learning

Learning that was gained in a training course at work or in the communityDownload from http://www.cit.ie/rpl/submittingmycase/creditsonaprogramme/

Non formal learning proof

SyllabusCertificatesOutline of training courseCourse notesBrief explanation against the learning outcomes of the module

Get the correct set of learning outcomes at http://modules.cit.ie/

Present a case against each one showing how you have it covered already

Portfolio Template

Amend CV to represent you10 minutes effortdetails relevant to the module

Present against the learning outcomes

Present what was doneagainst each

learning outcome

Show how previous course is relevant

Non formal verificationlist as presented

Verification section

List all proof herePut effort into

organising proof and labelling or signposting what you are using

Results non formal learning

• Gets a grade (if each learning outcome is met)• Shows as a numerical mark on the results transcript• Full credits awarded• Full module fee – no refund

Informal learning (experiential)

Experiential learning gained through activities in the workplace, also hobbies, or community involvementDownload from http://www.cit.ie/rpl/submittingmycase/exp/

Informal learning proof(experiential)

• Must back up what you are claiming• Use a range of proof that shows your involvement• Emails, documents, project outlines• diaries, letters, photos, log books, • Standard Operating Procedures, artifacts, products,

etc

Portfolio Template

CV and Job Description

Outline of roles andresponsibilities

Another example

Learning Achieved

Where you layout the basis of your case

Blank page

Present the learning outcomesand draw on your own experience to write a response

Delete these

prompts

• Present a case against 3 sample learning outcomes

• By going through the process you will gain an understanding of what it is to prepare a case

See how proof is built into the text

www.cit.ie/rpl shows how to get going

Drawing on your learning to show your hand against each learning outcome

Another example

A couple of examples

against the outcome,

showing your learning

and involvement in an

area, suitably backed up

with documentation

Verification section

Where you presentProof to backupYour case

Blank page

You build in the evidence

Look at this example

Evidence is presented against each Learning outcome

Declaration is signed at the back

AssessmentMeeting each learning outcome is the basic requirement

Feedback 10 days after submitting for assessment

• Any Questions ?

• www.cit.ie/rpl has good basic information• phil.oleary@cit.ie for email support preparing

a case