Portfolio training: Case study dr. Nijolė Burkšaitienė Mykolas Romeris University

Project ( ) ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDIES

Candidate’s preparation The process aimed at fulfilling the requirements in order to have one’s learning results recognized

Outcomes Admission to the university Admission to the university Enrollment to a 2-nd or 3-rd year study program Enrollment to a 2-nd or 3-rd year study program Awarding a definite number of credits Awarding a definite number of credits Awarding a full diploma Awarding a full diploma

AIMS (1) provide information about the system of assessment & recognition being created (1) provide information about the system of assessment & recognition being created (2) provide information about the main requirements for future candidates in a particular subject area (3) to facilitate the process of developing one’s achievement portfolio for academic credit

What kind of learning is recognized ? experiential learning acquired in a paid work place experiential learning acquired in a paid work place experiential learning acquired in a non- paid work place or voluntary job experiential learning acquired in a non- paid work place or voluntary job experiential learning acquired in leisure activities experiential learning acquired in leisure activities non-certified individual learning non-certified individual learning certified learning that occurred in foreign countries (courses, trainings, etc) certified learning that occurred in foreign countries (courses, trainings, etc) certified learning that occurred in a work place certified learning that occurred in a work place

Participants: 8 groups (10 participants in each, 4 modules, including foreign languages, psychology, social work and strategic management)

Adults having learning achievements that have not been certified Adults having learning achievements that have not been certified Adults having learning achievements that have been certified Adults having learning achievements that have been certified Adults having raised their qualification Adults having raised their qualification Adults called „drop-outs“ from university studies Adults called „drop-outs“ from university studies Unemployed seeking recognition of their experience acquired both during their prior employment and in the period of unemployment Unemployed seeking recognition of their experience acquired both during their prior employment and in the period of unemployment

Usefulness of the course (70 questionnaires; 88%): findings 1. Knowledge gained & skills acquired: e-portfolio; reflection; extended CV 2. Information acquired: formal, non- formal & informal learning; new perspectives opening for adult learners; achievement portfolio

(3) enhancement of use of metacognitive strategies: analysing one’s learning experience; decision making strategy; critical thinking; evaluating learning (3) enhancement of use of metacognitive strategies: analysing one’s learning experience; decision making strategy; critical thinking; evaluating learning

(4) practical aspects: handouts; samples (5) added value: adaptability of results in the future

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