Transforming Prior Learning Policy & Practice: APL, PLA, RPL

Believing higher level learning is created through work and life is still a radical belief in traditional higher education globally. Yet it is a powerful belief that can create new growth opportunities for individuals and higher education institutions alike.This practical book is for practitioners or leaders in institutions wanting to expand or develop policy or practices for the recognition of prior learning (RPL), accreditation of prior learning (APL) or prior learning assessment (PLA).The helps practitioners initiate change> uses ideas informed by practitioner research> asks key reflective questions for change.Tony Wall, BSc(Hons) BBA MSc MA ACIPD CMALT NLPMP FHEA FRSA, is a Senior Lecturer, Principal Investigator and International Work Based Learning Consultant at the University of Chester's Centre for Work Related Studies.He is a specialist in personal and organisational transformation through work-based learning – using ideas from leadership, learning and applied psychology to help practitioners work through and rigorously investigate real world situations, leading to deeper, longer-lasting impact. He has action researched a number of flexible systems to promote the recognition of experiential learning through APL / PLA / RPL (accreditation of prior learning, prior learning assessment, recognition of prior learning).Tony works closely with businesses, training and educational organisations internationally to boost learning effectiveness through the university-accreditation of training courses – enabling learners to make bigger, longer-lasting, impacts at work – and at the same time – achieve prestigious university qualifications. He speaks internationally on issues related to work-based learning and personal transformation.