Many thanks to our project partners and funders: without you, RecognitionForLearning
would not exist! If your organization would like to partner with us, please
contact us.
RFL Project Partners
Partner: Centre for the Study of Education and Work (CSEW), Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Project: The Centre for the Study of Education and Work will provide a key advisory and research capacity to RFL
They will provide materials developed under the auspices of The Prior Learning Assessment Group of New Approaches to Lifelong Learning (NALL), including:
Comprehensive bibliography for PLAR
Research documenting PLAR in Canada and abroad.
During this project, through funding from SSHRC, the Centre will make available to RFL on a regular basis, findings of their research on informal learning and its relationships to, and implications for, PLAR practices, benchmarks and the provision of service to learners, employers, community agencies and planners.
The Project Coordinator is Dr. David Livingstone, Head, Centre for the Study of Education and Work.
For further information, contact: Dr. David Livingstone by email.
Partner:
Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning, Ontario.
Project: A Slice of the Iceberg: Cross Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition and
Part II: Feedback from Learners: A Second Cross-Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
The seven partners in the Cross-Canada Studies (Conestoga College, College Ahuntsic (cegep), Quebec;
College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland; Douglas College, British Columbia; Fanshawe College, Ontario;
Mohawk College, Ontario; Red River College, Manitoba and Joy Van Kleef, (Independent PLAR consultant))
have made the Cross Canada Study on PLAR: A Slice of the Iceberg report available on the recognitionforlearning.ca
website. In addition, they have donated use of the following tools developed for their research:
A data collection tool designed to capture pertinent background data on PLAR learners.
A Users Manual, in English and in French, for using the database collection tool.
Two survey instruments, in English and in French, to facilitate study of the personal experiences of
adult learners during the PLAR process.
The study partners are also contributing 15 hours of their time and expertise for on-line consulting with
prospective PLAR learners and on-line training for any stakeholder groups wanting to use research data and
tools and/or do further PLAR research.
Dr. Eleanor Conlin, as Chair, Academic Research and Educational Services of Conestoga College was Project Manager.
For further information, contact: Edith Torbay
Part I: A Slice of the Iceberg:
Cross Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Part II: Feedback from Learners:
A Second Cross-Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Partner:
Dr. Morris Keeton, Senior Scholar, University of Maryland, University College
Project: An internationally known scholar and PLAR expert, Dr. Keeton will make his PLAR-related research
available on the recognitionforlearning.ca website. In addition, he will gather
and forward other key PLAR research to help make recognitionforlearning.ca
a comprehensive resource for PLAR practitioners and researchers.
For further information, contact: Dr. Morris Keeton by email.
Partner: Mohawk College
Project: PLAR Practitioners & their Competencies
In support of the Online Community of Practice (OCoP) for the advancement of PLAR in Canada, Mohawk
College will provide leadership in engaging individuals to explore the roles and competencies of PLAR practitioners.
In Canada’s 20-year history of developing and implementing a wide range of Prior Learning Assessment and Qualifications
Recognition services, the field of practice and the role of the practitioners have been evolving. Using web technologies,
Mohawk College will develop an online resource for individuals currently applying PLAR knowledge and skills and for those
interested in learning more. Information and links will be provided about PLAR practitioner competencies, self-assessment of
practitioner competencies, stories about practice and lessons learned as well as opportunities for self-improvement and
interaction among PLAR practitioners and proponents.
Project Coordinator for development of competency listings and self-assessment was Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning
Partner:
Dr. Angie Wong, University of Saskatchewan, Extension Division
Project: Learning Objects
This project will see the creation of learning objects on learning
outcomes and reflective learning. A learning object on the theme of learning outcomes will enable
instructors, PLAR practitioners, curriculum developers, career counsellors and others to use the
content as they see fit to expand opportunities for students to develop and assess their learning
in varied ways. The assessment of an individual’s ability to reflect-on-action and to reflect-in-action
is a key component of the prior learning assessment and recognition process. A learning object on the
theme of reflective learning will allow instructors, assessors, and curriculum developers to embed
reflective learning strategies within the traditions of their various disciplines. This learning
object could also be used by PLAR practitioners in advising students about the ways in which their
experiential learning could be communicated to assessors.
The project coordinator is Dr. Angie Wong, Professor of Extension and Director, Centre for Distributed
Learning. Angie's involvement in PLAR encompasses extensive research, project coordination and ongoing
promotion of PLAR principles and practices through lectures and workshops, conference presentations,
consultations and numerous publications.
For further information, contact: Dr. Angie Wong by email.
RFL Funders
Funding for the development of Recogntionforlearning,ca has been provided by:
The Office of Learning Technologies
Industry Canada (SchoolNet)
Resource/ResearchSHOWCASE
Competency Portfolio Report
In November 2009, a group of key stakeholders from acrossCanada came together at the CAPLA Fall Focus in Toronto, ON to discuss the concept of the competency portfolio as a learning management tool. The purpose of this paper is to share the knowledge brought forth in this session, to learn about current opportunities, identify keyingredients, and to discuss considerations and possible solutions in the development and use of competency portfolio.
PLAR ContactSHOWCASE
Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council
The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) is a national non-profit organization that promotes professionalism in the Canadian tourism industry. The pages on Occupational Standards link to numerous occupational profiles and focus on the essential skills which can serve as a basis for prior learning assessment and professional certification.
PLAR ContactSHOWCASE
Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT)
ACAT is actively involved in PLAR in Alberta. Please visit our website for further information on ACAT and to review the PLAR Final Report and Handbook prepared by ACAT.
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