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Systematic Development And Validation Of A Course Of Instruction In Prior Learning Assessment, John D. Mcnally
Systematic Development And Validation Of A Course Of Instruction In Prior Learning Assessment, John D. Mcnally
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Many post-secondary schools across the country offer adult working students an opportunity to obtain at least partial credit for work and life experiences in their curriculum through portfolios. The primary goal of this project was to design, develop and evaluate a portfolio course for adult students at a small independent university. Design emphasized adult learning theory and incorporated instructional design best practices throughout. Also significant to the design was the implementation of the Quality Matters ™ Rubric. The project focus was to intertwine the six assumptions of adult learning theory while implementing best practices and effective instructional strategies, and to …