NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING

SUMMARY

This chapter provides information on non-traditional learning paths and recommendations on how to assess qualifications obtained outside the traditional classroom. The chapter also contains three sub-topics: flexible learning paths, recognition of prior learning and open/distance learning.

FLOWCHART

• Introduction
• Why should non-traditional learning be recognised?
• Types of non-traditional learning
• Flexible Learning Paths
• Types of flexible learning paths
• Flexible learning qualifications are outcomes-based
• Recognition of Prior Learning
• What is recognition of prior learning?
• Open/Distance Learning
• What is open/distance learning?
• Provision of open/distance learning
• Recommendation
• Evaluate non-traditional learning on the basis of learning outcomes
• Information tools for evaluating non-traditional learning
• How to evaluate flexible learning paths
• Information tools for evaluating flexible learning paths
• How to evaluate qualifications based on RPL
• How to evaluate qualifications based on open/distance learning?
• Check-list for evaluating open/distance learning
• Examples
• 1 - Evaluation of an RPL-based qualification
• 2 – Accredited online bachelor programme
• 3 – Non-accredited distance learning bachelor programme
• Sources and references
• Relevant articles RCP