Successful staging of 'RPL for Newcomers in Higher Education' Webinar
RPL for Newcomers in Higher Education explored the role that the Recognition of Prior Learning can play in integrating newcomers into higher education in Ireland.
We had significant interest in the event and hope that the presentations and panel discussion provided valuable information for our attendees. We have made a video of the webinar available on our YouTube channel which may be a useful resource.
RPL for Newcomers in Higher Education: https://youtu.be/HlmMxihsd7A
We also have a webpage on our THEA website with additional content, such as the presentations from the event. A pdf of each presentation can be found at the bottom of each panellist’s profile.
http://www.thea.ie/newcomers
William Beausang, Assistant Secretary Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Grace Edge, Director of RPL Project
Andrina Wafer of QQI
Carme Royo, Executive Director of EUCEN
Charlotte Byrne, Irish Refugee Council
Deirdre Goggin, RPL/WBL Development & Research, MTU
Jean-Marie Filloque, Lifelong Learning Expert
Dr Jim Murray, Head of Development, QQI
Dr Rose Ryan, Head of Access, Maynooth University
Waed Al Kuteifan, Chairman of Phoenix Foundation
'RPL can help to deliver the objectives of the Department in enriching access, transfer, and progression systems and opening up life-long learning opportunities.' William Beausang, Assistant Secretary, DFHERIS
Dr Phil O'Leary delivered a masterclass on Mentoring Practice in Munster Technological University.
