Dr. Nan Travers Presents: BC PLAN Information Session

When
October 06, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Online
Spaces left
160
Registered
40 registrants

Registration

BC PLAN Member
This event is free for BC PLAN Members.
GA - General Admission – $10.00
This event is CAD $10 for non-members and non-students.
Students
This event is free for students.

Rethinking Recognition: Emerging Trends in Assessing and Credentialing Learning

What do we really mean by recognition—and how does it shape the ways we assess and credential learning?

Over the past several decades, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) has become widely accepted, with well-established practices across institutions and countries. Yet, as policies and recognition frameworks have expanded globally, innovation in how we actually assess, document, and validate prior learning has not kept pace.

This session will:

Examine emerging trends in assessment strategies.
Explore new approaches to collecting and verifying learning outcomes.
Consider how credentialing practices and messaging influence learners today.

Key Takeaways

Participants will gain insights into:

Current challenges in recognition and credentialing.
Opportunities for innovation in assessment practices.
Ways to better serve learners through more responsive and forward-thinking recognition frameworks.

Join us to explore how recognition is evolving—and how we can reimagine it to meet the needs of today’s learners.

The National Recognition of Prior Learning Project is excited to announce the return of the RPL Digital Badge, a free course designed specifically for staff working in tertiary education. Offered by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning, this fully online course provides a flexible and comprehensive introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning.

This programme offers a comprehensive introduction to Recognition of Prior Learning. It is designed specifically for staff working in tertiary education and those interested in RPL's application in the broader education sector. Whether you're new to RPL or looking to refine your approach, this course offers the tools and knowledge needed to enhance your practice and benefit your institution.

Who Should Complete the RPL Digital Badge?
The course is tailored for anyone working in tertiary education. We also welcome participants from other sectors with an interest in RPL.

Course Delivery

Start Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Register by Friday 18th September.
Duration: 6 weeks, concluding Wednesday 4th November 2026, with live webinars every Wednesday from 9:30am – 11:00am (90 mins), facilitated by Dr. Ciara Staunton and Dr. Clare Walsh with guest speakers. All sessions are recorded.
Learner Effort: 25 hours in total — live webinars (9 hrs), peer triad participation (6 hrs), and self-directed learning (10 hrs).
Cost: There is no fee to take part in the RPL Digital Badge. Participants can be those working in higher education, or those working in other sectors who have an interest in RPL.
Deadline: Registration closes Friday 18th September. All applicants are guaranteed a place, with course enrolment information distributed on Monday 21st September.

Register Here: Find out more about the RPL Digital Badge or REGISTER HERE.

BC Prior Learning Action Network

Email Address: info@bcplan.ca

Mailing Address: 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5G 3H2