Pla = Vae ?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Peaceforall, Aug 10, 2005.

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  1. Peaceforall

    Peaceforall member

    Dear Griends,

    I know the French VAE procedure.

    I have heard that some not all US universities give credits for work experience also . Is it called PLA ? if so what does stand for? Or has it a another acronym? Could. I have a description of it and how it works?

    Thank you I am just researching, Is it regulated as the French VAE, or is it left to each university?

    Thank you
     
  2. unixman

    unixman New Member

    PLA stands for "Prior Learning Assessment". Essentially it is a "portfolio" exercise, whereby the learner/student documents their experiential learning ("where" you learned the knowledge, "how" you learned it, "when" you learned it, and exactly "what" you learned). This, when accompanied by sufficient evidentiary materials, can lead to the awarding of college credit by certain schools.

    Note: this is NOT the same as simply "credit for life experience", which is a tactic used by many degree mills. That would be an oversimplification. Some of my PLAs were the hardest things I've had to do!

    I'm not sure how this compares to VAE, but I hope that answers your question! :)

    Cheers.
     
  3. Peaceforall

    Peaceforall member

    is it PLA or PLAR ?

    Thanks is there any page I can look at the procedure. I saw also PLAR ..what is correct.
    Regards
     
  4. unixman

    unixman New Member

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