Phil O'Leary- Doctor of Philosophy
- Recognition of Prior Learning at Munster Technological University
Phil O'Leary
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Recognition of Prior Learning at Munster Technological University
Grounded Theory study on the values, beliefs, and assumptions in RPL
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Introduction
I have supported the provision of Recognition of Prior Learning within Cork Institute of Technology for twenty seven years. My day to day routine involves mentoring students with RPL case preparation and providing support for staff with assessment of these cases. My research interests include RPL, work based learning, e portfolios, capturing and valuing learning and researching ways to promote the activation of the learner in documenting non formal and informal learning
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This research will present the model created for a study on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Ireland. This study aimed to identify the values, beliefs, and assumptions operating in RPL between the Assessor, Mentor and Candidate in higher education (HE). A critical constructivist grounded theory; this paper is focused on the conceptual fra...
A Grounded Theory Study of the Values, Beliefs, and Assumptions in Recognition of Prior Learning, by Phil O’Leary
This research study is to examine the values, beliefs, and assumptions operating in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Higher Education (HE) in Ireland, to elucidate the conditions necessary for its effective delivery. RPL provides...
This grounded theory focuses on the values, beliefs, and assumptions that are important in Recognition of Prior Learning
This research is exploring the values and beliefs of academic assessors around Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in order to better understand their mindset and provide a foundation for best practice informed by all actors. An interpretative research design and random stratified sampling allowed for 31 interviews with assessors in an institute of...
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is where recognition is given for relevant learning, regardless of how it was gained, prior to starting on a programme or module. This research explores a number of student focused initiatives to support RPL case preparation. An action research methodology was used where existing procedures in our institute were...
The objective of this research is to highlight the benefits of Higher Education engaging with local community groups in order to promote a message of valuing non formal and informal learning. The work focuses on the connections made between Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and the Cork Adult Guidance Service as a result of an engagement for the r...
This work explores a question that was central to a recent Master of Arts (MA) which was finalised in March 2013. This research used an action research methodology to explore student centred ways of supporting the learner with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) case preparation. RPL allows for recognition of all forms of learning when entering ont...
The National and European Qualifications Frameworks have made specific provision for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), resulting in third level colleges making arrangements for its delivery and support. RPL allows for recognition of all forms of learning when coming onto a programme of study. Global recession and an uncertain macroeconomic pictu...
Higher Education can promote a message of valuing non formal and informal learning by supporting local community based initiatives which help adults make informed choices about their future. This work focuses on the links made between Cork Institute of Technology and the Cork Adult Guidance Service as a result of an engagement for the recent Cork L...
E portfolios are an electronic collection of items that reveal a persons learning journey over time. They can be useful to present a range of competencies and abilities for the purposes of Recognition of Prior Learning, for a return to the job market or to structure a personal development plan.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is recognition given for relevant learning, regardless of how or where it was gained, prior to starting on a programme or module. This research explores a number of student focused initiatives to support RPL case preparation. An action research methodology was used where existing RPL procedures in an Institute of...
Higher Education must promote the idea of learners actively documenting knowledge, skills and competencies gathered over time.
Should include all forms of learning formal, non formal and informal or experiential learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows learners present learning gained in formal, non formal or informal settings for credits on a programme; or for non standard or advanced entry onto a programme in Higher Education. Preparation of material for RPL can be a daunting task for the student who will benefit from support when preparing their case.
Learning takes place in all spheres of life and in many contexts.
This paper focuses on the student as co-creator of a prior learning case, specifically the learning portfolio which presents prior non formal and informal learning for assessment.
It explores the process from the perspective of the learner whose task is to transform the language of...
The BA in Community Development allows those involved in the community to achieve formal qualifications while remaining active within a community setting. The programme aims to sustain their contribution to an area while developing their capacity to add value to that contribution through supported learning in the workplace. There are no formal writ...
