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Quality Assurance for the
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Canada
Promoting RPL and enhancing quality practice
Bonnie Kennedy, Executive Director The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA)
November 24, 2015
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Expected Outcomes At the end of this session you will be able to:
• Identify CAPLA’s interest in RPL/PLAR
• Contemplate RPL trends in Canada
• Reflect on the components in CAPLA’s RPL Quality Assurance Manual
• Consider implications for your practice
• Win a copy of the manual if your number is called
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About CAPLA Began in 1994, incorporated not-for profit, Canada’s only PLAR membership organization, an elected Board of Directors
Advocate for formal recognition of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through work and life experience; support for those seeking recognition for their prior learning
Provide professional development opportunities (webinars, yearly conferences, training), create working groups, Strategic Advisory Panel for the Recognition of Prior Learning
Partner with a range of stakeholders to bring about change
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conferenceboard.ca
Brain Gain 2015: The State of Canada’s
Learning Recognition System
Dr. Michael Bloom
Vice President, Industry and Business Strategy
The Conference Board of Canada
CAPLA - 2015 Recognizing Learning Conference Toronto, Ontario, October 22, 2015
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In 2015, Brain Gain = Financial Gain.
• $ 13.4 – 17.0 billion in annual income
would be gained by Canadians if
Canada’s learning recognition gap was
eliminated.
• 844,000 + Canadians stand to benefit
• $ 16 – 20,000 ave. annual personal gain
• Calculating multiplier effect would
increase the figures - due to spin-offs of
spending increases from more income.
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Three Groups Would Gain the Most.
• Immigrants/international credential
holders - 525,000
• Prior learners/experiential learners -
People with prior learning gained
through work and training - 120,000
• Inter-provincial transferees in
licensed occupations & transferees
between PSE institutions - 200,000
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Options for Action – Immigration Strategies
• Modify immigration processes to include
learning recognition services in selection and
settlement systems.
• Align immigration and workforce
development policies.
• Extend Canadian PSE curriculum, pedagogy
and programs into immigration source
countries.
• Improve institutional links internationally
Overview of CAPLA’s RPL Quality Assurance Project
PURPOSE TIMELINE FUNDING COMMITTEES
QA
Manual based on pan-Canadian Quality Assurance Guidelines for
Recognition of Prior Learning to:
Contribute to
Organizational
Effectiveness
Promote
Labour Force
Development
Enhance the Quality of
RPL Practices 1 2 3
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Overview of CAPLA’s RPL Quality Assurance Project
A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J
2013 2014 2015 2016
1 2 3
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RESEARCH & STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT
QA MANUAL DEVELOPMENT
QA MANUAL VALIDATION &
PRODUCTION Establish Project Advisory Committees
Develop Guiding Principles
‘Mapping’ of National & International
Guidelines
Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Finalize Work Plan
Iterative Drafts
Extensive Consultation
FOCUS GROUP
SESSIONS WEBINAR SESSIONS ONLINE SURVEYS WEB INFO
& TOOLS
LAUNCH
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1. Introduction 2. QA and RPL Systems and Services
o Pan Canadian Guiding Principles for Quality RPL Practice in Canada o Six (6) Steps for Quality RPL
3. Capacity Building: RPL Integration and Collaborative Partnerships
4. Assessment: Methods, Tools and Processes o RPL Quality Assurance Self-Audit Checklists
5. Next Steps 6. Appendices
Quality Assurance for the Recognition of Prior Learning in Canada: The Manual
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The Manual - Other Key Features Illustrative case studies
• Based on real-life stories • Reflect different contexts • Focus on elements of quality practice
Self-Audit Checklists
Different perspective examples • Individuals • Institutions/organizations • Employers • And more. . .
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The Manual 1. Introduction
• Definition of RPL • Purpose of The Manual • Users of The Manual • Organization of The Manual • Canadian Imperative for RPL • Benefits of Using RPL
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The Manual
• Guiding Principles for Quality RPL Practice in Canada
• 6 Steps for Quality RPL
2. QA and RPL Systems and Services
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The Manual
oAccessible oConsistent oFair oRespectful oValid
oFlexible oRigorous oTransparent oProfessionally
Supported
Guiding Principles for Quality RPL Practice in Canada
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The Manual
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• Organizational development • Linking RPL to mission and values of organization • Communication • Partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders • Importance of RPL training and development –
advising, assessing and administrating
The Manual 3. Capacity Building - RPL Integration and
Collaborative Relationships
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Uses: Formative and summative
Assessment Criteria: Learning outcomes, occupational standards, competencies
Assessment Tools - examples • Self-assessment
• Observation/demonstration
• Interviews/oral assessments
• Evidence collection
• Portfolio
• Written examinations
• Credential or qualification evaluation
Assessment and accountability
The Manual 4. Assessment - Methods, Tools and Processes
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RPL Quality Assurance Self-Audit Checklists Auditing Your Program or Services
RPL QA Self-Audit Checklists
• RPL QA Guiding Principles Self-Audit Checklist
• 6 Steps for Quality RPL Self-Audit Checklist
• Quality RPL Systems Self-Audit Checklist
• RPL Quality Procedures Self-Audit Checklist
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The Manual
5. Appendices
6. Next Steps (Glossary, other appendices including RPL Self-Audit Checklists and resources)
What are your thoughts about potential uses of the Manual? How can CAPLA help?
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“It is often necessary to make a decision on the basis of knowledge sufficient for action but insufficient to satisfy the intellect.”
Immanual Kant
For more information call 613-860-1747 or email [email protected]
www.capla.ca
www.capla.ca/quality-assurance
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