Lilian Kek Siew Yick
Mansor Fadzil
Harvinder Kaur Dharam Singh
OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
myAPELmyAPEL:: Towards Recognition of Prior Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Learning at Open University
MalaysiaMalaysia
Like a pearl, prior learning is individually unique, admirable and most importantly valuable…
Prior Learning Assessment – United States
Recognition of Current Competency
– New Zealand
Recognition of Prior Learning – Australia, South Africa, Scotland,
Ireland
Accreditation of Prior Learning & Accreditation of Prior Experiential
Learning - United Kingdom
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition - Canada
Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
- MALAYSIA-
Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
APEL in Malaysia: Malaysian Qualifications
Framework
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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Undergraduate Programmes
Age : 21 yrs* Minimum Qualification:
LCE/SRP/PMR*
Relevant work experience*
Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment
Postgraduate Programmes
Age : 35 yrs* Minimum Qualification:
STPM/Diploma/A-Levels*
Relevant work experience*
Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment
Flexible Entry at OUM
* Criteria stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for Open Entry
Learning Outcomes
APEL at Open University Malaysia (1)
APEL
APEL at Open University Malaysia (2)
Principles of APEL at OUM
Source: Evans (1988) Guiding Principles to APEL
APEL Assessment Process
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
ICEMS
myVLE
myAPEL : Online Assessment System
SAMPLEmyAPEL : e-Portfolio
Assessment
-LEARNER SCREEN-
Portfolio 1
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 3
Portfolio 4
Assessor 1
Assessor 2
myAPEL: Allotment of Portfolios
SAMPLEmyAPEL : e-Portfolio
Assessment
-ASSESSOR SCREEN-
“He who would search for pearls must dive below”
~ John Dryden ~
THANK YOU
Lilian Kek Siew YickHead, Course AccreditationInstitute for Teaching & Learning AdvancementOPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIAEmail: [email protected]