Assessment of Prior Learning

Focuses on the methods of correctly documenting and comprehensively assessing evidence of prior learning at institutions, outside formal education or training or via previous careers which enables students to gain credits on an academic course of study. This title is fully in-line with the updated Nursing and Midwifery Councils standards. This extremely topical and updated second edition of Assessment of Prior Learning: A Practitioners Guide focuses on the methods of correctly documenting and comprehensively assessing evidence of prior learning at institutions, outside formal education or training or via previous careers which enables students to gain credits on an academic course of study. Fully in-line with the updated Nursing and Midwifery Councils standards, this accessible text provides a wealth of activities to promote reflective study, fully customisable diary and assessment records and new contributors providing an insight to Assessment of Prior Leaning from a wider international context.

This is a valuable resource to anyone having to judge the level of experience of students and colleagues. It provides a sample diary as a guide to recording learning activities. A glossary of vocabulary associated with prior learning assessment helps the reader understand what is required. It includes well structured learning activities.