This document discusses how prior learning assessments (PLA) can help retain adult learners in higher education. It provides background on adult learners, noting they make up 70% of students but have lower retention and graduation rates. Barriers for adult students include time away from school and having jobs/families. The document then explains Nova's PLA program, which allows students to earn credits for work/life experience by creating a portfolio matching their learning to courses. It argues PLA can help retention by providing an additional way for adults to receive credit, and colleges should support adults through dedicated staff, faculty training, and an inclusive learning environment. The key question is whether PLA can help unprepared adults succeed in college-level work
Prior Learning Assessments: Retaining Adults in Higher Ed
1. A Strategy for Retaining Adult Learners in Higher Education Presented by: Halona Y. Agouda, M.Ed. Doctoral Student, Community College Education George Mason University, Fall 2009 [email_address] Prior Learning Assessments
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