Maida Pieper presenting her exciting work on validation for volunteers and voluntary organisations #vplbiennale #volunteering CEV Volunteer Cork Volunteer Ireland

Great to hear about #VPL in Iceland VPL Biennale #vplbiennale University of Iceland

Maida Pieper (PVE) presents an overview of the Vol+ programme at the different levels #vplbiennale Munster Technological University MTU Extended Campus

Lots to learn for Irish Universities Assoc. and Teaching Council from this project where they are looking at how #vpl #rpl can tackle Teacher shortages in Iceland #vplbiennale Department of Further and Higher Education Department of Education QQI

Non-formal qualifications play a crucial role in recognising & validating the #skills developed outside formal educational settings. This was explored in Erasmus+ project led by #Sweden and presented VPL Biennale Lots of learning for NQFs QQI #rpl #vplbiennale

Hearing about the Nordic Quality Compass VPL Biennale which focuses on developing,managing and awarding qualification. #vplbiennale EU_Cedefop QQI

Defining non-formal learning was a key issue in this project VPL Biennale There is a need to work with a more diverse idea of Qualifications. #vplbiennale #rpl

Validation helps individuals gain recognition for the #skills they have acquired through non-formal and informal learning. The NOVA-Nordic project explored these themes and concluded in 10+1 recommendations on how to strengthen skills policies further. #vplbiennale #rpl

MTU Extended Campus Munster Technological University staff presentation Phil O'Leary and Deirdre Goggin at #VPLBiennale

And the last workshop session of the #vplbiennale kicks off with Munster Technological University Deirdre Goggin and Phil O'Leary for where #rpl has been a key focal point within MTU for over a quarter of a century. VPL Biennale

Clear evidence of how #rpl is embedded Munster Technological University for entry, credits, exemptions and occasionally full awards #vplbiennale

A packed house to #learn about the principles of #rpl as identified by Deirdre Goggin and her colleagues in Munster Technological University VPL Biennale #vplbiennale

Concluding session of the #vplbiennale with the views of Professor Alan Mandell, Professor Irene Sheridan, and Gina Ebner MTU Extended Campus Munster Technological University

Professor Alan Mandell, SUNY - The State University of New York Professor Irene Sheridan, Munster Technological University Gina Ebner Andrina Wafer bring the VPL Biennale #vplbiennale to a close #vpl #rpl

Closing panel for the #vplbiennale with Gina Ebner from EAEA let’s make sure to reach people and get them into systems that are tailored for them… Individuals first :)

Interesting proposal VPL Biennale by Irene Sheridan Munster Technological University on programme development with #rpl in mind asking what is there already ? She also highlights need for a diverse & authentic approach to assessment - key areas @qqi have led, encouraged and contributed to. #vplbiennale

This week Fiona Fay from the DDLETB FET QA Unit delivered a Lightning Talk, showcasing the RPL Toolkit for the Early Learning and Care (ELC) programme at the 5th Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) Biennale in Kilkenny. #VPLBiennale #RPL #Teamddletb #ddletbFET

Excited to have shared insights on recognition & validation of prior learning (RVA) at #VPLBiennale in Kilkenny 🇮🇪! While we see progress in RVA for #migrants and #refugees, it remains limited to a few countries and lacks systemic integration. Time to strengthen RVA systems 🌐!

The 5th VPL Biennale may be over but you can still catch up on all the conversations here - youtube.com/playlist?list=…