Learning Recognition Method Category
type: ConceptScheme
comment: Concepts describing methods used to evaluate and recognize learning.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/ceterms/LearningRecognitionMethodCategory/json
has concept: Credit Recommendation Review
has concept: External Training Evaluation
has concept: Faculty-Developed Examination
has concept: Faculty Transfer Evaluation
has concept: Individualized Prior Learning Assessment
has concept: Institution-Developed Assessment
has concept: International Credit Evaluation
has concept: Portfolio Assessment
has concept: Prior Learning Assessment
has concept: Proficiency Examination
has concept: Standardized Examination
has concept: Transcript Evaluation
has concept: Transfer Credit Evaluation
has top concept: Credit Recommendation Review
has top concept: External Training Evaluation
has top concept: Faculty-Developed Examination
has top concept: Faculty Transfer Evaluation
has top concept: Individualized Prior Learning Assessment
has top concept: Institution-Developed Assessment
has top concept: International Credit Evaluation
has top concept: Portfolio Assessment
has top concept: Prior Learning Assessment
has top concept: Proficiency Examination
has top concept: Standardized Examination
has top concept: Transcript Evaluation
has top concept: Transfer Credit Evaluation

Credit Recommendation Review
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method that uses an authoritative body’s credit recommendation to determine credit awards.
description: In the U.S., examples include American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/CreditRecommendationReview/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

External Training Evaluation
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method in which structured, external non-academic training is reviewed to award credit or standing.
description: May be conducted by employer, third-party, vendor, or external credentialing organization.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/ExternalTrainingEvaluation/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Faculty-Developed Examination
type: Concept
definition: A method in which learning is assessed by a course-specific exam created and administered by faculty.
description: In the United States, examples include challenge exams.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/FacultyDevelopedExamination/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Faculty Transfer Evaluation
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method in which faculty subject-matter experts judge whether prior learning meets course outcomes.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/FacultyTransferEvaluation/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Individualized Prior Learning Assessment
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method that uses personalized approaches to assess learning.
description: Examples include portfolio review, simulation, and interview.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/IndividualizedPriorLearningAssessment/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Institution-Developed Assessment
type: Concept
definition: A method in which institution-created assessments are used to determine credit for prior learning.
description: Examples include challenge exams, projects, and labs.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/InstitutionDevelopedAssessment/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

International Credit Evaluation
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method in which learning or credit earned from organizations in other countries is reviewed for recognition.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/InternationalCreditEvaluation/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Portfolio Assessment
type: Concept
definition: A method in which a learner-developed portfolio is assessed to evidence prior learning aligned to defined outcomes.
description: Examples include documentation, work products, and artifacts mapped to competencies or requirements.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/PortfolioAssessment/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Prior Learning Assessment
type: Concept
definition: A structured method used to evaluate an individual's prior learning and its applicability to requirements.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/PriorLearningAssessment/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Proficiency Examination
type: Concept
definition: A method in which learning is assessed by an exam used to demonstrate subject mastery for placement or credit.
description: May be internal or external; use Standardized Examination when using recognized national/international exams.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/ProficiencyExamination/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Standardized Examination
type: Concept
definition: A method in which learning is assessed by a recognized standardized exam administered by an authoritative body.
description: In the United States, examples include AP, CLEP, DLPT.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/StandardizedExamination/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Transcript Evaluation
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method in which prior records are reviewed to determine applicability.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/TranscriptEvaluation/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category

Transfer Credit Evaluation
type: Concept
definition: An evaluation method that provides a preliminary determination of transferability using supplied records before matriculation.
term status: unstable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/lrMethod/TransferCreditEvaluation/json
in scheme: Learning Recognition Method Category
top concept of: Learning Recognition Method Category