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The Prior Learning Assessment program
at West Kentucky Community & Technical College
is designed to award credit for college-level learning
derived from experiences outside the classroom.
Following CAEL (Council
for Adult and Experiential Learning) standards,
WKCTC uses the portfolio method for evaluating college-level
learning experiences. Prior learning credit
will be awarded only if it can be equated with the
learning outcomes/objectives described in our catalog
or in the course syllabi. Portfolios are evaluated
by an appropriate faculty member.
What
Experience Counts?
Learning aquired
through the following kinds of activities might
qualify:
- Non-credit courses,
workshops, on-line, television and newspaper courses
- Apprenticeship courses
- Self-taught knowledge or skills
- Career/work experiences and training
- Volunteer work
- Community services
- Travel
- Avocations, e.g., art, music, dramatics
- Leadership roles in associations and organizations
- Personal life experiences
- Industry certification
You
will Need to Do a Portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of materials that describes
and documents prior learning.
A handbook is available to help
you develop your portfolio for prior learning assessment.
Knowledge, skills, and/or competencies must be
documented for the course(s) for which credit is
applied.
The portfolio is developed under the direction
of the WKCTC's professional staff and is evaluated
by the faculty for award of credit.
Other information:
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