Recognition (PLAR) Opportunities at UFV for Career Practitioners and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Opportunities at UFV for Career Practitioners and Clients Seonaigh MacPherson , Ph.D., Head Corinne Richardson , Program Advisor Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education

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Prio ior Lea earni ning ng As Asse sess ssmen ent t Rec ecogn gnit itio ion n (PLAR AR) “ I never let schooling interfere with my education. ” - Mark Twain

Wh What at is is PL PLAR AR?  Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)  PLAR refers to the systematic ASSESSMENT of….  Formal learning (credit coursework NOT transferred)  Non-formal learning (non-credit courses)  Informal learning (learning outside classrooms)  TO BE RECOGNIZED for (i.e., in lieu of) the following  credit (post-secondary)  credentialing (workplace)

PL PLAR AR in in Ca Cana nada da  Access to post-secondary education for mid-career professionals/workers  Academic: Block or course-by-course credit recognition  Industry: Recognize “ value ” of on-the-job learning  Newcomers trying to re-enter professions or trades  CAPLA initiative (2016)  Transfer across formal and workplace (& life) learning

Wh What at ty types of es of lea earni ning ng co count unt as as PL PLAR AR?  Formal , e.g.  International diplomas, degrees or coursework not recognized for formal transfer  Non-Formal , e.g.,  Continuing education courses  Workplace or industry training  Informal, e.g.,  Work experience  Travel  Independent study

Pr Proc ocess essin ing g PL PLAR AR  Competency-based framework  Target occupation or discipline broken down as OUTCOMES or competencies  Competencies identified as having been met with evidence  Via PORTFOLIO OR on-the-job “ GAP ” analysis  BC PLAN (CAPLA)  Training standards  Proposed UFV PLAR Assessor Certificate

Ex Exam amples les  Filipino Powerline Technician (BC Hydro)  Paramedics instructor with Alberta Learning (UFV)

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Why Study at UFV  Western Canada’s only undergrad program in adult education  Flexible online & blended formats  Fraser Valley community development focus  Projects, skills, and applied focus  PLAR opportunities (45 credits PLUS)

Pat athways ys The BA in Adult Education is designed to serve:  Mid-career professionals  Strong experience & skills BUT missing credentials  International credentials NOT recognized  Anyone interested in ADED careers

Who Benefits from Adult Education: ADED-BA and AEWT Certificate? Multicultural Employment ESL (ELSA) Family Service Councillors Instructors Workers Skills Settlement Development Workers Instructors

UFV FV Adul dult Educ t Educat ation ion (ADE ADED D Dep Dept) t) PLAR PL AR Pol olic icy  120 credits for a BA at UFV  Up to 90 credits can be transferred from other post- secondary studies (e.g., degree, diploma programs)  ADED BA: UP to 45 BLOCK credits can be applied to lower level credits OR electives  BLOCK credits awarded through competency-based PORTFOLIO assessment

AD ADED ED PL PLAR AR Req equi uirem emen ents ts  Complete ADED 305 on portfolio preparation  Prepare a portfolio identifying competencies with evidence  Pay for 75% of 12 credits (= 9 credits)  Request up to 45 credits

Ex Exam amples les from om 20 2013  B.C. Settlement Worker – 36 credits  Special Ed Ass ’ t and small business owner – 30 credits  HR – Health & Safety Trainer & consultant – 35 credits

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Adult Education & Workplace Training Cer ertif tificat icate (AEWTC)? This certificate is designed for students who wish to gain a credential in Adult Education other than a 4-year degree.

AEWTC Courses The FOUR (3-credit) AEWT certificate courses are:  ADED 320 Adult Learning  ADED 340 Program Planning and Evaluation  ADED 407 Organizational & Workplace Learning  ADED 408 Assessing Adult Learning

On Completing the Certificate All four courses are part of the UFV degree in Adult Education and your courses will transfer to the degree should you wish to pursue the degree at a later date.

New Ce w Certi tific icat ates es (in in proc ocess ess)  Designed to ladder into the ADED BA as well with most of the courses REQUIRED in the degree program  Instructional Design & Facilitation (IDAF) – 12 credits  PLAR Professional – 12 credits (4 courses)

BA in Adult Education

DESIGN of ADED BA  Certificates LADDER & INTEGRATE into the degree  Blended (online with 4 F2F classes/Web access)  PT hours – i.e., evenings & week-ends  Optimal recognition of workplace learning  TRAJECTORY of all course work on developing effective leadership and adult education professionals

What are the Entrance Requirements General requirements  1. Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Canadian Grade 12 for admission to all academic programs.  2. English language proficiency requirements  Students already enrolled at UFV are only required to meet the course prerequisites.

Fees The courses follow UFV ’ s fee schedule currently set at $433.53 for a 3 credit course . Books and materials are extra.

Questions  If you need any assistance to apply or register, or have program questions, contact Corinne Richardson at corinne.richardson@ufv.ca