Transcript Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Malaysia

myAPEL:
Towards Recognition of Prior Learning
at Open University Malaysia
Lilian Kek SiewYick
Mansor Fadzil
Harvinder Kaur Dharam Singh
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
Like a pearl, prior learning is individually unique, admirable and most importantly
valuable…
Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition
- Canada
Recognition of Prior Learning
– Australia, South Africa, Scotland, Ireland
Accreditation of Prior Learning &
Accreditation of Prior Experiential
Learning
- United Kingdom
Prior Learning Assessment
– United States
Recognition of Current Competency
– New Zealand
Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
- MALAYSIA-
APEL in Malaysia:
Malaysian Qualifications Framework
Sectors
MQF Levels
Skills
Vocational &
Technical
Higher
Education
Lifelong Learning
Doctoral
Degree
8
Postgraduate
Certificate &
Diploma
7
Bachelors
Degree
6
5
4
3
Graduate
Certificate &
Diploma
Advance
Diploma
Advance
Diploma
Advance
Diploma
Diploma
Skills Certificate
3
Diploma
Diploma
2
Skills Certificate
2
1
Skills Certificate
1
Certificate
Vocational and
Technical
Certificate
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Masters Degree
Source: Malaysian Qualifications Framework (http://www.mqa.gov.my/en/utama_mqf.cfm)
APEL in Malaysia:
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Act 2007
MQA Act 2007 defines APEL as
“a systematic process that involves the identification,
documentation and assessment of prior experiential
learning” to determine the extent to which an individual
has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access
to a programme of study and/or award of credits.
Source: Malaysian Qualifications Agency Website (http://www.mqa.gov.my)
RPL at Open University Malaysia
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Flexible Entry at OUM
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
 Age : 21 yrs*
 Age : 35 yrs*
 Minimum Qualification:
 Minimum Qualification:
 LCE/SRP/PMR*
 STPM/Diploma/A-Levels*
 Relevant work experience*
 Relevant work experience*
 Pass the Flexible Entry
 Pass the Flexible Entry
Assessment
Assessment
* Criteria stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for Open Entry
APEL at Open University Malaysia (1)
NonFormal
Learning
Formal
Learning
Informal
Learning
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
APEL
Learning Outcomes
APEL at Open University Malaysia (2)
Principles
Assessment
Process
APEL
myAPEL
Online
System
Academic
Policies
Principles of APEL at OUM
Learner is responsible for
RPL claims
Credits are awarded for
learning, not experience
Principles of
APEL
Separation of roles
between advisor &
assessor
Quality Assurance within
the APEL process
Source: Evans (1988) Guiding Principles to APEL
APEL Assessment Process
Pre-Assessment Stage
Assessment Stage
Post-Assessment Stage
APEL Academic Policies
 Definition of APEL & APEL credits
 Forms of credit and limit of award
 Eligibility to apply (Who and what courses)
 Application Procedures (When, how)
 Cost of APEL
 Types of APEL Assessment
 Criteria of award
 Support services
myAPEL : Online Assessment System
myVLE
myAPEL
ICEMS
SAMPLE
myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment
-LEARNER SCREEN-
myAPEL: Allotment of Portfolios
Portfolio 1
Assessor 1
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 3
Assessor 2
Portfolio 4
SAMPLE
myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment
-ASSESSOR SCREEN-
“He who would search for pearls must dive below”
~ John Dryden ~
THANK YOU
Lilian Kek SiewYick
Head, Course Accreditation
Institute for Teaching & Learning Advancement
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
Email: [email protected]