Involves examining the documents and products of a given person in terms of how they prove the candidate's achievement of selected learning outcomes.

Validation stages in which the use of the method is recommended

  • Identification stage
  • Documentation stage
  • Assessment stage

Scope of learning outcomes which can be assessed using the method

  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Social competences

Required resources:

  • Trained assessor
  • Validation counsellor
  • Persons responsible for processing the candidate’s application
  • Technical aids
  • Information materials and applicable forms

Possibility of combining the analysis of evidence and statements with other methods:

  • Unstructured interview
  • Structured interview
  • Theoretical test
  • Presentation
  • Observation in real life conditions
  • Observation in simulated conditions

How to compare the validation methods?

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