Lordly Daphne
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Can J Diet Pract Res. 2003 Fall;64(3):136-8. doi: 10.3148/64.3.2003.136.
The purpose of this exploratory study was to further our knowledge of how the concept of prior learning assessment is being operationalized within dietetic internship programs. We reasoned that such knowledge would allow us to determine if the profession is capitalizing on associated benefits. A six-item, multi-part, self-administered survey was faxed to all internship directors (n=42). Results indicate that although programs are aware of prior learning assessment, its application is not consistent. Barriers include procedural, implementation, and philosophical issues. The study results provide information for educators and policy-makers to understand better the factors that influence prior learning assessment implementation and usage. Information related to current usage and perceived barriers can assist in the development of a professional prior learning assessment philosophy, which can guide decision-making, development, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing prior learning assessment initiatives.
这项探索性研究的目的是进一步了解先前学习评估的概念在营养实习项目中是如何实施的。我们推断，这样的了解将使我们能够确定该专业是否正在利用相关益处。一份包含六个项目、多部分的自填式调查问卷被传真给了所有实习项目主任（n = 42）。结果表明，尽管各项目都知晓先前学习评估，但其应用并不一致。障碍包括程序、实施和理念方面的问题。研究结果为教育工作者和政策制定者提供了信息，以便他们更好地理解影响先前学习评估实施和使用的因素。与当前使用情况和感知到的障碍相关的信息有助于形成一种专业的先前学习评估理念，该理念可指导新的和现有的先前学习评估举措的决策、开发、实施和评估。
