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|Term=Recognition of prior learning | |Term=Recognition of prior learning | ||
|Description= | |Description=measure in which the learner’s competence that has been acquired or demonstrated in another context and has been verified is included in the degree | ||
The recognition of prior learning is usually preceded by the identification of prior learning in which the education provider identifies the learner’s competence and other preconditions in relation to the requirements and goals on the basis of the documents and other possible accounts presented by the learner. | |||
Together, the identification and recognition of prior learning constitute a measure similar to the accreditation of prior learning though the competence to be identified and recognised may also be something else than completed study units. | |||
See also the broader concepts defined from the perspective of the education system in the 3rd edition of the OKSA glossary (OKM 2024:13) (in Finnish): [https://iri.suomi.fi/terminology/oksa/c629 recognition of prior learning], [https://iri.suomi.fi/terminology/oksa/c628 identification of prior learning] and [https://iri.suomi.fi/terminology/oksa/c625 transfer of credits]. Accessed on 15th of December, 2025. | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:46, 5 February 2026
Recognition of prior learning[edit]
Definition
measure in which the learner’s competence that has been acquired or demonstrated in another context and has been verified is included in the degree
The recognition of prior learning is usually preceded by the identification of prior learning in which the education provider identifies the learner’s competence and other preconditions in relation to the requirements and goals on the basis of the documents and other possible accounts presented by the learner.
Together, the identification and recognition of prior learning constitute a measure similar to the accreditation of prior learning though the competence to be identified and recognised may also be something else than completed study units.
See also the broader concepts defined from the perspective of the education system in the 3rd edition of the OKSA glossary (OKM 2024:13) (in Finnish): recognition of prior learning, identification of prior learning and transfer of credits. Accessed on 15th of December, 2025.
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