myAPEL: Towards Recognition of Prior Learning at Open University Malaysia

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myAPEL Towards Recognition of Prior Learning
at Open University Malaysia
Lilian Kek Siew Yick Mansor Fadzil Harvinder Kaur
Dharam Singh OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
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Like a pearl, prior learning is individually
unique, admirable and most importantly valuable
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Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior Learning Assessment Recognition - Canada
Recognition of Prior Learning Australia,
South Africa, Scotland, Ireland
Accreditation of Prior Learning Accreditation
of Prior Experiential Learning - United Kingdom
Recognition of Current Competency New Zealand
Prior Learning Assessment United States
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Concepts of Recognition of Prior Learning
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning -
MALAYSIA-
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APEL in Malaysia Malaysian Qualifications
Framework
MQF Levels Sectors Sectors Sectors Lifelong Learning
MQF Levels Skills Vocational Technical Higher Education Lifelong Learning
8     Doctoral Degree Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
7     Masters Degree Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
7 Postgraduate Certificate Diploma Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
6 Bachelors Degree Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
6     Graduate Certificate Diploma Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
5 Advance Diploma Advance Diploma Advance Diploma Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
4 Diploma Diploma Diploma Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
3 Skills Certificate 3 Vocational and Technical Certificate Certificate Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
2 Skills Certificate 2 Vocational and Technical Certificate Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
1 Skills Certificate 1 Vocational and Technical Certificate Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Source Malaysian Qualifications Framework
(http//www.mqa.gov.my/en/utama_mqf.cfm)
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APEL in Malaysia Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA) Act 2007
MQA Act 2007 defines APEL as a systematic
process that involves the identification,
documentation and assessment of prior
experiential learning to determine the extent to
which an individual has achieved the desired
learning outcomes, for access to a programme of
study and/or award of credits.
Source Malaysian Qualifications Agency Website
(http//www.mqa.gov.my)
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RPL at Open University Malaysia
Flexible Entry
(Admission)

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
(Award of Credits)
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Flexible Entry at OUM

• Undergraduate Programmes

• Postgraduate Programmes

• Age 21 yrs
• Minimum Qualification
• LCE/SRP/PMR
• Relevant work experience
• Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment

• Age 35 yrs
• Minimum Qualification
• STPM/Diploma/A-Levels
• Relevant work experience
• Pass the Flexible Entry Assessment

Criteria stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of
Higher Education for Open Entry
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APEL at Open University Malaysia (1)
APEL
Learning Outcomes
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APEL at Open University Malaysia (2)
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Principles of APEL at OUM
Source Evans (1988) Guiding Principles to APEL
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APEL Assessment Process
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APEL Academic Policies

• Definition of APEL APEL credits
• Forms of credit and limit of award
• Eligibility to apply (Who and what courses)
• Application Procedures (When, how)
• Cost of APEL
• Types of APEL Assessment
• Criteria of award
• Support services

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myAPEL Online Assessment System
myVLE
myAPEL
ICEMS
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SAMPLE myAPEL e-Portfolio Assessment -LEARNER
SCREEN-
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myAPEL Allotment of Portfolios
Portfolio 1
Assessor 1
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 3
Assessor 2
Portfolio 4
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SAMPLE myAPEL e-Portfolio Assessment -ASSESSOR
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He who would search for pearls must dive below
John Dryden
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THANK YOU
Lilian Kek Siew Yick Head, Course
Accreditation Institute for Teaching Learning
Advancement OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Email
lilian_at_oum.edu.my