Prior Learning Assessment Strategies for Workplace Learning: Translating Practice Into Theory

Authors

  • Robin R. Millar Centre for Education and Work
  • Sarah Miller Council for Adult and Experiential Learning image/svg+xml

Abstract

Our assumption in this paper is that many PLA strategies can and should be used to help workers identify their learning that can be transferred to other jobs or post-secondary education.  Most particularly, we examine, through the presentation of two our case studies, what strategies can help workers translate practice into theory. We also include strategies and approaches for higher education to use when providing PLA supports to workplaces.

Author Biographies

  • Robin R. Millar, Centre for Education and Work
    Dr. Millar is the Executive Director of the Centre for Education and Work (CEW)in Winnipeg, Canada.  The CEW specializes in research and development of adult learner friendly resources for digital environments.  Dr.  Millar has been the lead researcher in projects in workplace informal learning and prior learning assessment.
  • Sarah Miller, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
    s. Miller has 10 years experience working in with the public sector through the K-12 education system, post-secondary education stakeholders and regional, statewide and community initiatives.  Joining CAEL in 2009, Sarah has worked with both the public and private sector to assist in workforce and economic strategy development, analysis and recommendations as well as program planning.  She has led key initiatives with CAEL through regional education and workforce alignment strategies; employer, workforce organization and economic development engagement; development and delivery of training modules; and capacity building for various sector strategies, non-profit organizations and consortia of college partners.  Sarah earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Secondary Education from Bowling Green State University.
(l-r) Robin Millar, Sarah Miller

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Published

2014-12-01

Issue

No. 4 (2014): PLA and Workplace Learning

Section

Invited Essays

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How to Cite

Prior Learning Assessment Strategies for Workplace Learning: Translating Practice Into Theory. (2014). PLA Inside Out: An International Journal on Theory, Research and Practice in Prior Learning Assessment, 4(4). https://plaio.org/index.php/home/article/view/65