Initial experience in implementation of open entry and recognition of prior learning in OUM
Malaysia is one of the first developing nations to introduce the Open Entry and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in its education system. Open University Malaysia (OUM) has taken the challenge to provide lifelong learning opportunities and greater access to education through this mode. Traditi...
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2006
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| Summary: | Malaysia is one of the first developing nations to introduce the Open Entry and
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in its education system. Open University Malaysia
(OUM) has taken the challenge to provide lifelong learning opportunities and greater
access to education through this mode. Traditionally, the entry to higher learning was
limited and based on academic qualification criteria. However, with the new mode of
entry, experiential learning is acknowledged and accepted as the qualifying requirement.
This paper reports on the importance of Open Entry and RPL in enhancing knowledge
society and an initial experience of implementing these initiatives in OUM. It also looks
into the processes and procedures applied for executing the national agenda. The
analysis here will be useful to establish guidelines for effective implementation of open
entry and recognition of prior learning in countries, which have common context as in
Malaysia. |
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