Tag: skills recognition

  • Unleashing the Hidden Superpowers of Adult Education: Prior Learning Recognition

    Unleashing the Hidden Superpowers of Adult Education: Prior Learning Recognition

    Prior Learning Recognition: Unleashing the Hidden Superpowers of Adult Education Picture this: you’re sitting in a classroom, surrounded by eager, wide-eyed students fresh out of high school. The teacher drones on about algebraic equations and verb conjugations while your mind drifts away to thoughts of more practical matters like paying bills or fixing that leaky…

  • Unlocking Success: Innovative Strategies for Assessing Self-Directed Learning

    Unlocking Success: Innovative Strategies for Assessing Self-Directed Learning

    Assessing Progress and Achievement in Self-Directed Learning Self-directed learning is a powerful approach to education that allows individuals to take control of their own learning journey. It fosters independence, critical thinking, and self-motivation. However, one common concern with self-directed learning is how to assess progress and achievement without traditional measures such as grades or standardized…

  • Unlocking Opportunities for Alternative Learners: Micro-Credentialing and Badging Programs

    Unlocking Opportunities for Alternative Learners: Micro-Credentialing and Badging Programs

    Micro-credentialing and Badging Programs for Alternative Learners Alternative learners, such as those who have dropped out of traditional schools or face different barriers to education, often struggle to gain recognition for their skills and accomplishments. However, micro-credentialing and badging programs offer a promising solution by providing alternative pathways for learning and credentialing. What are Micro-Credentials?…