As newborns, we instinctively root, grasp, and respond to voices. We are born with reflexes, rhythms and preferences. There is knowledge already encoded in our bodies that is passed through our DNA. New research also suggests that the knowledge of our culture, survival, pain and trauma is perhaps also stored in our cells.
And yet… in most of our learning and talent development systems, we still treat people as if they are starting from scratch. Before we acknowledge their expertise, we create plans to train, reskill, upskill, and make people 'fit' for the job.
- What if we stopped assuming blank slates and asking people to start from zero and, instead, recognized the wealth of learning and skills they bring to the table, from day one? What if Bootcamp Day 1 is all about recognition of learning and validation of skills?
- What kind of conversations can we have in our teams, organizations and industry sectors, that can allow us to acknowledge, recognize and validate this prior learning and skills and meet people where they are?
- How can we use a strength-based lens and recognition-first mindset? What can help us reframe our thinking and our work?
The answers? You will have to wait just a bit :) I had a great conversation on all things recognition of prior learning where I got a chance to chat with a wonderful colleague for their upcoming podcast. Coming soon to your feed!
In the meantime, I am heading to the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment Conference in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and looking forward to both presenting and participating in all things RPL/PLAR!
May 26, 2025 - Preconference
1:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Andy Brown, CAPLA Chair; Dan McFaull and Taruna Goel, North Pacific Metrics Inc.
"Recognizing RPL Practitioners: Findings from the CAPLA/ONCAT research project"
Day 2 - May 28, 2025
10:05 - 11:05 a.m.
Dan McFaull and Taruna Goel, North Pacific Metrics Inc.
"RPL Tools for Upskilling in High Tech"
https://capla.ca/
https://caplacon2025.mailchimpsites.com/schedule
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