myAPEL: Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Malaysia Lilian Kek Siew Yick Mansor Fadzil Harvinder Kaur Dharam Singh OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

Like a pearl, prior learning is individually unique, admirable and most importantly valuable…

Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition - Canada Recognition of Prior Learning – Australia, South Africa, Scotland, Ireland Accreditation of Prior Learning & Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - United Kingdom Recognition of Current Competency – New Zealand Prior Learning Assessment – United States

Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning - MALAYSIA-

APEL in Malaysia: Malaysian Qualifications Framework MQF Levels Sectors Lifelong Learning Skills Vocational & Technical Higher Education 8   Doctoral Degree Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) 7 Masters Degree Postgraduate Certificate & Diploma 6 Bachelors Degree Graduate Certificate & Diploma 5 Advance Diploma 4 Diploma 3 Skills Certificate 3 Vocational and Technical Certificate Certificate 2 Skills Certificate 2 1 Skills Certificate 1 Source: Malaysian Qualifications Framework (http://www.mqa.gov.my/en/utama_mqf.cfm)

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) 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)

+ Flexible Entry (Admission) RPL at Open University Malaysia Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (Award of Credits)

Flexible Entry at OUM Postgraduate Programmes Age : 21 yrs* Undergraduate Programmes Postgraduate Programmes Age : 21 yrs* Minimum Qualification: LCE/SRP/PMR* Relevant work experience* Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment Age : 35 yrs* Minimum Qualification: STPM/Diploma/A-Levels* Relevant work experience* Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment * Criteria stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for Open Entry

APEL at Open University Malaysia (1) Knowledge Skills Abilities Formal Learning Non-Formal Learning Informal Learning APEL Learning Outcomes

APEL at Open University Malaysia (2) Principles Academic Policies Online System myAPEL Assessment Process

Principles of APEL at OUM Learner is responsible for RPL claims Credits are awarded for learning, not experience Separation of roles between advisor & assessor Quality Assurance within the APEL process Source: Evans (1988) Guiding Principles to APEL

APEL Assessment Process Pre-Assessment Stage Assessment Stage Post-Assessment Stage

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 : Online Assessment System myVLE myAPEL ICEMS

myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment SAMPLE myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment -LEARNER SCREEN-

myAPEL: Allotment of Portfolios Assessor 1 Portfolio 2 Portfolio 3 Assessor 2 Portfolio 4

myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment SAMPLE myAPEL : e-Portfolio Assessment -ASSESSOR SCREEN-

“He who would search for pearls must dive below” ~ John Dryden ~

THANK YOU Lilian Kek Siew Yick Head, Course Accreditation Institute for Teaching & Learning Advancement OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Email: lilian@oum.edu.my