What is PLAR?
PLAR involves the identification, demonstration, documentation, assessment, and recognition of learning that you have acquired experientially or informally and awards credit for learning related to Athabasca University (AU) degrees, university certificates, or diplomas.
Is PLAR for me?
PLAR may not be for everyone. You should think about your timelines, your learning style, and the type of educational experience that you want while at AU.
Be aware that some professional bodies place limitations on the
inclusion of PLAR on university transcripts.
Top 10 Reasons for Doing PLAR
10. Validate your past experiential learning in a meaningful
way.
9. Develop/practice organizational skills.
8. Develop/practice the ability to meaningfully reflect on past learning.
7. Improve your writing skills.
6. Receive detailed feedback on your learning.
5. Learn to think critically about your own learning.
4. Achieve as much as 30 credits (the equivalent of 10 courses) at one sweep.
3. Compile a comprehensive document that reflects your past accomplishments.
2. Save a LOT of money!
1. Grow your sense of self-esteem and
professional competence through the PLAR process.
For more information on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
please contact our Centre for Learning Accreditation: http://priorlearning.athabascau.ca/contact.php
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