Recognition of Prior Learning - Framework for Scottish HE
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014
Our work on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) was part of the approach to widening participation in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Scotland. RPL can help make higher education more accessible to non-traditional learners, encourage different forms of flexible learning paths and engage a more diverse student body.
National Framework for Scottish Higher Education
QAA Scotland worked with the higher education sector to develop the National Framework for RPL. The key purposes of the Framework are to:
- expand and embed RPL to a much wider extent in the higher education sector
- raise awareness of and increase transparency of RPL processes for staff and students
- reduce inconsistencies in RPL processes between and within HEIs
- allow HEIs and other organisations to share and develop practice in RPL in a consistent and sustainable manner.
Recognition of Prior Learning Toolkit
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) toolkit, developed in 2014, is based around the Viewpoints method, a project led by the University of Ulster. The toolkit offers staff and students a practical way to develop RPL initiatives.
The resource consists of a sets of three cards, which you can use in a variety of workshop sessions. Each set deals with a different part of the RPL implementation process:
- Developing understanding about and engagement with RPL
- Departmental preparation and planning for RPL provision
- Implementing RPL in programmes
The accompanying toolkit handbook explains the method behind the toolkit and gives valuable guidance about how to use it.
Recognition of Prior Learning Toolkit Handbook
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014
Recognition of Prior Learning Toolkit worksheet and cards
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014
European Case Studies project
This project, commissioned in 2010, had the aim of gathering case studies of RPL in HEIs in Scotland and the rest of Europe.
Collection of Recognition of Prior Learning case studies
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014
Other RPL Resources
Streamlining Recognition of Prior Learning Guidelines - Support and assessment
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014
Learners experiences of the Recognition of Prior Learning process
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014
Streamlining Recognition of Prior Learning processes - Facilitating the award of credit
Publication Date: 15 Jan 2014