Renewing the Local Framework for the Evaluation of Learning Guide for Centres and School Boards Vocational Training Component 3 Evaluation Under the Responsibility of the Ministère Certification of Studies Recognition of Prior Learning
Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 2 Renewing the Local Framework for the Evaluation of Learning Structure of the Guide The Need to Renew the Local Framework (Chapter 1) Part I General Information The Local Evaluation Framework: Characteristics and Approach (Chapter 3) Responsibilities and References for the Renewal of the Local Framework (Chapter 2) Component 2 Standards and Procedures for the Evaluation of Learning Part II Development Tools Component 1 Overview of the Current Situation Assimilation of the Legislative and Regulatory Framework Assimilation of the Concepts of Standard and Procedure Component 3 Evaluation Under the Responsibility of the School Board and the Ministère Certification of Studies Recognition of Prior Learning Component 4 Implementation Strategies for the Local Evaluation Framework
EVALUATION UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CENTRE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD Preliminary Questions What means does the centre currently use to ensure that teachers evaluate student learning and administer the examinations set by the Minister? What ministerial documents should be consulted when adopting means of accompanying centres in the evaluation of learning? How can we ensure the quality of the means used by the centre to evaluate student learning? What examinations are set by the Minister and what is their purpose? References: Policy on the Evaluation of Learning Association des cadres scolaires du Québec, Assurance de la qualité et reddition de comptes, Réussir, 8, 1 (September 2001). Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 3
Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 4 Points for Discussion
Examples of Measures The school board: invites its centres to express their support needs regarding the establishment of evaluation standards and procedures informs, provides training and accompanies centres with regard to the Policy on the Evaluation of Learning, the Reference Framework, the specifications, etc. Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 5
Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 6 Selected Measures
CERTIFICATION OF STUDIES Preliminary Questions What are our current practices regarding the certification of studies? How do the orientations of the Policy on the Evaluation of Learning and the Reference Framework for Planning Learning and Evaluation Activities, and the requirements of the Basic Vocational Training Regulation change how we view the certification of studies? How are responsibilities for the certification of studies shared between the Ministère, the school board and the centre? What ministerial documents should be consulted in this area? What measures has the centre adopted to ensure the availability and security of examinations? What are our current practices for administering examinations? What are our current practices for managing retakes? What are the examinations set by the Minister? How are the results of uniform examinations taken into account? What examinations do we use to evaluate competencies for which the Minister does not set examinations? References: Policy on the Evaluation of Learning Reference Framework for Planning Learning and Evaluation Activities Administrative Manual for the Certification of Studies Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 7
Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 8 Points for Discussion
Examples of Measures The school board: invites the centres to express their needs regarding the local rules for the certification of studies informs the centres about the Administrative Manual for the Certification of Studies and about the complementary tool entitled Info-Sanction, and provides accompaniment in applying them launches a discussion on harmonizing local practices for the certification of studies defines a procedure for applying the right to retake examinations analyzes the results on uniform and local examinations, determines graduation rates and provides centres with courses of action so that they may regulate evaluation practices Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 9
Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 10 Selected Measures
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Recognition of prior learning Questions and points for discussion Development and recording of measures (These measures are developed by the centre or school board.) Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 11
Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 12 Preliminary Questions What are our current practices regarding the recognition of prior learning and competencies in vocational training? How do the orientations of the Government Policy on Adult Education and Continuing Education and Training change our view of the recognition of prior learning and competencies? How are responsibilities shared between the Ministère, the school board and the centre? What ministerial documents should be consulted in this area? What examinations do we use to evaluate competencies for which the Minister does not set examinations? References: Policy on the Evaluation of Learning Government Policy on Adult Education and Continuing Education and Training Recognition of Prior Learning and Competencies in Vocational and Technical Training General and Technical Frameworks Administrative Manual for the Certification of Studies
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Certification of Studies and Recognition of Prior Learning 14 Selected Measures