Opening Credits: An Introduction to PLA Policies. Policy Analysis

Autor/in	Whinnery, Erin
Institution	Education Commission of the States
Titel	Opening Credits: An Introduction to PLA Policies. Policy Analysis
Quelle	(2018), (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Prior Learning; Student Evaluation; State Policy; College Credits; Adult Students; Military Personnel; Information Dissemination; Postsecondary Education; Academic Records; Data Collection; Reports; Arizona; Hawaii; Idaho; Indiana; Michigan; Wisconsin; Missouri; West Virginia; Montana; Maryland; Utah; Washington + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Vorkenntnisse; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; College; Colleges; Achievement; Performance; Anrechnung; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Leistung; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Informationsverbreitung; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; University; Universities; Publication; Universität; Akademieschrift; Publikation; Data capture; Datensammlung; Abschlussbericht; Berichten
Abstract	Prior learning assessment policies allow students to earn college credit for knowledge and experience gained outside of a classroom, which can accelerate their time to graduation. Research shows that students who receive Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit accumulate more credit and graduate more quickly and at higher rates than their peers who do not receive PLA credit. PLA policies are particularly beneficial for adult and military students, as they often step foot on campus with years of workforce experience and skills. This resource provides details and policy examples of common elements of PLA policies across states, including: (1) Informing students of PLA opportunities and requirements; (2) Assessing student knowledge; (3) Recording academic credits; and (4) Collecting and reporting data. Also included are military-specific PLA policies, which award students academic credit for their military training and experience. State or postsecondary-system policymakers can use the elements outlined in this report when reviewing or considering PLA policies. Some PLA and military-specific policies are codified in state statute, while others are established in postsecondary systems' board rules. These differences reflect the unique governance structures in each state. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Education Commission of the States. ECS Distribution Center, 700 Broadway Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203-3460. Tel: 303-299-3692; Fax: 303-296-8332; e-mail: ecs@ecs.org; Web site: http://www.ecs.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01