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RPL Development in Scotland: A National Credit and Qualifications Framework Perspective

Explore the development of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Scotland since 2003, including operational models in the university sector and cross-sector collaborations. Discover the benefits of European collaboration in RPL development.

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RPL Development in Scotland: A National Credit and Qualifications Framework Perspective

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  1. RPL in Scotland Development within the context of a national credit and qualifications frameworkEuropean RPL Network event5 November 2010 Ruth Whittaker Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland rgwh@gcu.ac.uk

  2. Overview • RPL development in Scotland since 2003 • Cycle of RPL development in Scotland • University sector 2005-10- integrating RPL within formal learning provision • Operational models for RPL in HE • QAA Scottish Universities RPL Network • Cross sector work • The Way Forward • Possible areas of collaborative investigation • and development via European Network • Benefits of European collaboration

  3. RPL development in Scotland since 2003

  4. Use of Recognition of Prior informal Learning (RPL) in Scotland • As a result of RPL people may: • Plan a learning pathway which will build on their prior learning • Identify core, and other skills, which they have gained through their life and work experiences which will help them to study, train or work effectively • Gain entryto a programme at college or university as alternative to traditional entry qualifications • Gain creditwithin a programme or towards a qualification

  5. Cycle of RPL Development in Scotland Careers Guidance Skills Development Scotland Health Sector Banking sector Formal learning providers e.g. Higher Education Social Services sector Scottish Police Force Scotland’s Colleges Sector Skills Councils Community Learning & Development sector

  6. Operational models for RPL within Scottish universities Devolved model: University-wide procedures, operated at faculty/school/department/programme level- no central coordination or support Partnership/centralised model: Central RPL Coordinator or Faculty RPL Coordinator works in partnership with academic staff

  7. University sector 2005-10Integrating RPL within formal learning provision

  8. QAA Universities Scotland HEI RPL Network Purpose: • Vehicle for sharing practice and research in RPL to assist development in Scottish sector • Raise awareness of developments in the rest of the UK, Europe and internationally • Link into post-Bologna developments • Link into other RPL developments via SCQF RPL Network and international research community e.g. PLIRC

  9. Issues identified by QAA Universities Scotland HEI RPL Network Challenges for Recognising Prior informal Learning • Lack of evidence base • Lack of resources • Concept & Practice: Parity of esteem & curriculum design • Basis of recognition: direct match or broad comparison of outcomes/capacities? • Consistency and transparency • Transition issues for learners

  10. Key areas of network activity

  11. Cross–sector work SCQF RPL Network: • SCQF RPL Review , Inspire Scotland (2008) • Development of SCQF RPL toolkit (generic version of SCQF Social Services resource pack and facilitator guide (2009) • Scottish Government Scoping Study of support and recognition mechanisms for refugees and migrant workers (2009-10): SCQFP; GCU, representing Universities Scotland; Scotland’s Colleges and Skills Development Scotland • Development of SCQF mapping via RPL as part of careers guidance: Skills Development Scotland /GCU(2009-10) • Development of contextualised SCQF Level Descriptors (SCQFP/GCU (2010) • Making the Case for RPL : sector specific (2010)

  12. The way forward Building Capacity and Demand Widening accessibility of RPL process Manageable, more streamlined, flexible approaches Development of a more flexible curriculum Collaborative learning partnerships/trust between providers and across sectors Staff developing and operating RPL processes need to be supported and resourced to carry out their role Development of support and recognition mechanisms for refugees and migrant workers

  13. The way forward Exploration of ways of securing/deploying RPL resources effectively & gaining commitment from institutional leaders: organisations will invest in RPL if it meets strategic objectives Development of RPL ‘toolkits’ which can be tailored for different sectors, including profiling tools Awareness-raising, marketing strategies to highlight benefits and opportunities presented by RPL : speaking the same language RPL networks to encourage sharing of practice and raise awareness of related developments at sector, national and international levels National online resource – existing tools, approaches, case studies

  14. Possible areas of collaborative investigation & development

  15. Benefits of European collaboration

  16. References Ahlgren L, et al (2007) Experiences of workplace Learning in SMEs: Lessons for good Practice Community Learning and Development Portfolio : a Resource to Record Learning, Experiences and Achievements (2008) Community Learning & Development Managers , Scotland Guest, P & Vecchia, M (2010) Scoping Study on Support Mechanisms for the Recognition of the skills, Learning and Qualifications of Migrant Workers and Refugees. Final Report SCQF on behalf of Scottish Government Inspire Scotland (2008) The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership (SCQF) A Review of the Recognition of Prior Learning. Final Report, SCQF OECD (2008) Thematic Review and Collaborative Policy Analysis Recognition of Non-formal and informal learning : Scotland & England, OECD SCQF RPL Guidelines (2005) Whittaker, R et al (2006) Flexible Delivery Quality Enhancement Theme. Supporting the Development of the Flexible Curriculum Final Report, QAA

  17. References • Whittaker, R and Knox, H (2006) Flexible Entry Staff Development Pack: Recognising Prior informal Learning and Credit Transfer within the context of the SCQF. QAA Whittaker, R (2006) Scottish Executive Recognition of Prior informal Learning (RPL) Scoping Exercise. Final Report, SE Whittaker R (2007) Recognising prior learning in Community Learning and Development using the SCQF. Report 81 Communities Scotland Whittaker, R (2008) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) : guidance and resources for mentors and learners, Scottish Social Services Council Whittaker, R (2008) Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Social Services: Recognition of Prior informal Learning (RPL) pilot. Evaluation Report , SSSC Whittaker, R & Anderson, P (2009) Evaluation of RPL Profiling Tool and SCQF Mapping Guide pilot, Skills Development Scotland

  18. Websites www.scqf.org.uk www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk www.qaa.ac.uk/scotland/ www.crll.org.uk/ www.sssc.uk.com www.euroguideval.org www.rplo.eu

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