week 2

Module EDUC6004

Portfolio Methods for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• This week – will revisit what RPL is and look at learning outcome 1 (key terms)

• Begin the sample portfolio preparation

• 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

• Our task with this module is to understand what RPL is so we can

• Develop a sample portfolio as part of its assessment

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

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.

• 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

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

Forms of Recognition

RPL can be for non standard admissionsAdvanced entry to a programmeFor actual credits on a programme

Non standard admissionswww.cit.ie/rpl

Advanced Entry www.cit.ie/rpl

For credits on a programmewww.cit.ie/rpl

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 (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

Learning Outcome 1

Describe the terms; course aims, objectives, structure and syllabi including assessment and associated credits

Learning outcome 1 – explaining basic terms

• 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

• Course structure and syllabi

• Semester = 30 credits• Year = 60 credits• A module can be Mandatory (must do it)or elective (a choice)

• Assessment and credits – handout

Learning Outcome 2Reflect 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 3Describe Recognition of Prior Learning and the associated processes

Learning Outcome 4Prepare a sample learning portfolio for Recognition of Prior Learning

• Learning Outcome 5• Describe the relevance of portfolio development

for capacity building in the community• Why is this handy to know about ?

RPL allows for all types of learning to be presented for credits on a programme