Accrediting Prior Learning at a Distance.

Butterworth, Christine; Edwards, Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ474656

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Publication Date: 1993

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Accrediting Prior Learning at a Distance.

Butterworth, Christine; Edwards, Richard

Open Learning, v8 n3 p36-43 Nov 1993

Discusses the Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and describes a pilot project at the Open University (United Kingdom) that introduced credit for APL in one course. Steps in the assessment process are outlined, including constructing a student portfolio; and workload, staff development, and costs are considered. (LRW)

Descriptors: College Credits, Costs, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Open Education, Pilot Projects, Portfolios (Background Materials), Prior Learning, Staff Development

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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