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PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
AN INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
O V E R V I E W O F L E A R N I N G C O U N T S . O R G
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Today’s Agenda
• Background on CAEL
• Overview of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and research
• History of LearningCounts.org
• About LearningCounts.org
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Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, international organization with nearly 40 years of lifelong learning experience
National leader in PLA best practices, research, and writing
Dedicated to removing barriers to adult learning
Recognized by regional accrediting bodies
L E A R N I N G C O U N T S . O R G 3
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CAEL’S HISTORY AS LEADER IN PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
For nearly 40 years, nationally recognized as the leader in the assessment of learning from life and work experience
Wrote the standards and best practices followed by colleges and universities
Trained hundreds of faculty and colleges in how to assess learning
Recognized by regional accrediting bodies
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What is PLA?
Prior Learning Assessment is a process for evaluating knowledge and skills in order to award college credit for learning from:
On-the-job learning
Corporate training
Independent study
Military service
Volunteer service
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FUELING THE RACE TO POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS
Background on LearningCounts.org
Reviewed over a 7-year period
Compared students with PLA credits to those without PLA credits
PLA increases graduation rates and persistence; decreases time to degree completion
L E A R N I N G C O U N T S . O R G
Funded by the Lumina Foundation, March 2010
A 48-Institution Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Adult Student Outcomes
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How PLA Can Help:Graduation Rates
Fueling the Race to Postsecondary Success, CAEL, March 2010
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Not enough colleges granting credit for prior learning
Need for consistent standards
Adult learners are not aware of PLA so they often repeat what they already know
Need for a national, on-line approach with easy access
Ability to use faculty experts nationwide to review learning portfolios in various disciplines
Why LearningCounts.org
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Create and Submit Portfolios
Arrangement includes one portfolio
Faculty from colleges and universities from across the country will evaluate portfolios and make credit recommendations
Two week turn-around
Recommendations sent directly to campus representative for transcribing
Additional portfolios may be submitted (up to XX hours), but are sent directly to LearningCounts, and funded by students
Individualized Portfolios
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Portfolio Credits
Portfolio Credits Recommended; 75%
Portfolio Credits Denied; 10%
Portfolio Credits Pending, 15%
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Business / Mktg/ Finance
Trade Fields
Core Liberal Arts
Human Resources
Education
Criminal Justice
Public Admin
Portfolio Disciplines