theresa hoffmann, lcpc alan mandell, phd copyright: 2011 t. hoffmann
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Theresa Hoffmann, LCPC
Alan Mandell, PhDCopyright: 2011 T. Hoffmann
Introductions and Overview PLA Accountability: The dance to validate learning Why are course objectives/outcomes used to assess
PLA? What are the benefits and challenges of course
objectives/outcomes? Exploring strategies to use course objectives/outcomes
effectively
PLA under the microscope: Challenges? What are we giving credit for? What guidelines do we have? What potential credit are we missing? Green Amoeba Theory of Experiential
Learning What do we need to prove and to whom? Need for reliability and consistency of
assessment method
PLA Guidelines: Theoretical Understanding, Applied Learning and Generalizability of Knowledge◦ Models:
Competency Based PLA Resume plus Documentation Course Match Expanded PLA resume plus documentation plus
reflective analysis of general academic areas using course objectives as guides and generalizability
Discussion of Benefits and Challenges for the:◦ Institution◦ Students◦ Instructors/Mentors◦ Assessors/Evaluators◦ Accrediting Agencies
Discussion of Issues/Concerns and Strategies for Best Practices for:◦ Students◦ Instructors/Mentors◦ Assessors/Evaluators◦ Accrediting Agencies
Contact Information:Terry Hoffmann, PLA ConsultingEmail: [email protected] for Faculty and Student Manuals: Placonsulting.comPhone: 301-890-8434
Alan Mandell, PhDMentor, College Professor of Adult Learning and
MentoringSUNY, Empire State UniversityEmail: [email protected] Phone: 646 - 230-1255