creators_name: Kek , Lilian Siew Yick
creators_name: Mansor Fadzil, 
creators_name: Kaur , Harvinder
type: conference_item
datestamp: 2011-11-25 03:55:09
lastmod: 2013-05-16 05:15:40
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia
title: myAPEL : towards recognition of prior learning at Open University Malaysia 
ispublished: pub
subjects: LC5201
full_text_status: public
pres_type: paper
keywords: Recognition of Prior Learning, Accreditation of Prior Learning, Open University
Malaysia
abstract: Working adults acquire valuable knowledge and skills throughout their lives and work
experience. Learning occur through informal and non-formal means may be given due
recognition and upon proper assessment, be used for advance standing or as an entrance
qualification for access into higher education. Although the assessment of prior learning is
common in developed countries, its practice in Malaysia is limited. Open University
Malaysia (OUM) is a pioneer in the recognition of prior learning (RPL) efforts in the
country. At present, its RPL practices include the (a) Flexible Entry System, a gateway for
individuals to pursue higher education using lower academic entry qualifications and (b)
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), an avenue to assess and grant
individuals with academic credits based on their experiential learning. This paper presents
the RPL practices at OUM with a focus on APEL. It highlights the principles as well as
processes of APEL within the institution. The description of the myAPEL system - an
instrument specifically developed to capture and evaluate prior experiential learning based
on specific learning outcomes - is included. The challenges involved in developing myAPEL
and its benefits will also be discussed. This paper will be beneficial for institutions as well as
learners who intend to capitalise on RPL. (Abstract by authors)
date: 2011-11-14
date_type: published
pagerange: 425-433
event_title: The International Lifelong Learning Conference (ICLLL) 2011 
event_location: Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
event_dates: 14-15 November 2011
event_type: conference
refereed: TRUE
citation:   Kek , Lilian Siew Yick and Mansor Fadzil,  and Kaur , Harvinder  (2011) myAPEL : towards recognition of prior learning at Open University Malaysia.  In: The International Lifelong Learning Conference (ICLLL) 2011 , 14-15 November 2011, Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.     
document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/650/1/myAPEL_lilian.pdf