Benefits of Recognition of Prior Learning
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- Facilitates access for 'non-traditional' students - people who may not have the opportunity to do further study can obtain higher qualifications
- Acknowledges value of learning outside a formal setting, e.g. values and recognises learning in the workplace
- Validates the worth of learning students have achieved by themselves
- Enables progression to other programmes of study
- Eliminates unnecessary repetition and duplication of material already familiar to the student. Public (and private) money is better used because people who already have skills and knowledge are not re-trained.
- Shortens the time necessary to earn a qualification - this motivates students who might otherwise be discouraged by the length of time required to complete a college level course or a particular programme of study
- Enhances students' pride and self-esteem for what they have accomplished as learners
- Enhances students' perception and understanding of learning as a lifelong process
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