recognition of prior learning

noun

a process to evaluate skills and knowledge acquired outside the classroom for the purpose of recognizing competence against a given set of standards, competencies, or learning outcomes.

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RPLprior learning assessmentPLAprior learning assessment and recognitionPLAR
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Meanings

nounrecognition of prior learning (uncountable)
  1. uncountableeducationa process to evaluate skills and knowledge acquired outside the classroom for the purpose of recognizing competence against a given set of standards, competencies, or learning outcomes.

    Synonyms: RPL, prior learning assessment, PLA, prior learning assessment and recognition, PLAR

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna process to evaluate skills and knowledge acquired outside the classroom for the purpose of recognizing competence against a given set of standards, competencies, or learning outcomes.

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RPLprior learning assessmentPLAprior learning assessment and recognitionPLAR
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