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RECONNAISSANCE ACQUIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-05-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prior learning assessment and recognition
1, record 1, English, prior%20learning%20assessment%20and%20recognition
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PLAR 2, record 1, English, PLAR
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- prior learning assessment 3, record 1, English, prior%20learning%20assessment
correct, less frequent
- PLA 4, record 1, English, PLA
correct, less frequent
- PLA 4, record 1, English, PLA
- prior learning recognition 5, record 1, English, prior%20learning%20recognition
correct, less frequent
- PLR 5, record 1, English, PLR
correct, less frequent
- PLR 5, record 1, English, PLR
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process that helps adults to demonstrate and obtain recognition for learning that they acquire outside of formal education settings. 6, record 1, English, - prior%20learning%20assessment%20and%20recognition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The recognition of prior learning can be used toward the requirements of an academic or training program, occupational/professional certification or for employment/labour market entry purposes. 7, record 1, English, - prior%20learning%20assessment%20and%20recognition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluation et reconnaissance des acquis
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20et%20reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ÉRA 2, record 1, French, %C3%89RA
correct, feminine noun
- ERA 3, record 1, French, ERA
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- reconnaissance des acquis 4, record 1, French, reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
correct, feminine noun
- RA 5, record 1, French, RA
correct, feminine noun
- RA 5, record 1, French, RA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Démarche utilisée pour déterminer, vérifier et valider les connaissances et les compétences acquises grâce au travail rémunéré et bénévole et à l'expérience de vie, y compris les voyages, les soins à la famille et les études indépendantes. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20et%20reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objet de l'ERA [Évaluation et reconnaissance des acquis] est de permettre à des gens [...] de faire reconnaître leurs connaissances au moment où elles s'inscrivent à un programme d'études ou de formation postsecondaire ou à un programme d'apprentissage. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20et%20reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-03-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Congress Titles
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Prior Learning Assessment
1, record 2, English, Prior%20Learning%20Assessment
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PLA 1, record 2, English, PLA
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Theme of the National Forum on Prior Learning Assessment, Ottawa, 23-25 October 1995. 1, record 2, English, - Prior%20Learning%20Assessment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de congrès
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Reconnaissance des acquis
1, record 2, French, Reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RDA 1, record 2, French, RDA
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thème du Forum national sur la reconnaissance des acquis, Ottawa, 23 au 25 octobre 1995. 1, record 2, French, - Reconnaissance%20des%20acquis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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