"Prior learning assessment and credit for prior experiential learning":

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

•   - Background and context   - Statement of the problem   - Purpose and significance of the study   - Research questions   - Limitations and delimitations   - Definition of key terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

•   - Theoretical framework of experiential learning   - Overview of PLA programs and policies   - Methods of prior learning assessment   - Benefits of PLA for students and institutions   - Challenges and criticisms of PLA

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

•   - Research design   - Sample and population   - Data collection instruments   - Data analysis procedures   - Ethical considerations

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• Findings   - Survey results   - Interview findings   - Document analysis

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Discussion and Conclusions   - Answers to research questions   - Implications for theory and practice   - Recommendations   - Suggestions for future research