PLAR 2001: Introduction to Reflective Practice and PLAR Portfolio Building
The students will explore their prior learning from varied experiences through the lens of eight competencies. Students will consider their own personal learning philosophies and strategies to articulate and document their learning in a competency-based PLAR (prior learning and assessment recognition) portfolio.
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on life and career experiences to document and celebrate prior learning.
- Analyze the difference between experience and learning.
- Explore adult learning theories.
- Explore multiple ways of knowing.
- Create a portfolio documenting prior learning.
Course topics
- PLAR Competencies in Eight Domains
- Community of Inquiry
- Evidence of Learning
- Theories of Adult Learning
- Use of Criteria
- Identifying Personal Strengths
- The Wisdom of Peers
- Tapping into Mapping
- Motivation
- Gratitude
Required text and materials
The following Open Education Resources (OER) textbook, free of charge, is required and will be provided within this course:
- Bell, S., & Ives, C. (2023). PLAR 2001: Introduction to Reflective Practice and PLAR Portfolio Building. Thompson Rivers University.
Assessments
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course.
| Assessment 1 | 10% |
| Assessment 2 | 25% |
| Assessment 3 | 25% |
| Assessment 4 | 30% |
| Assessment 5 | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
