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ERIC Number: EJ582344
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Portfolios in Progress: Reevaluating Assessment.
Spence, Sarah L.; Theriot, Billie
Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v15 n2 p27-34 Spr 1999
Analyzes the adjustments and changes that have evolved from the inception of a pilot portfolio program through the fifth semester of its implementation in a developmental English class. The program allows for authentic, performance-based assessment and challenges students to assume more control of their writing. Asserts that the final portfolio and holistic grading benefits both students and instructors. (VWC)
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Innovation, English Instruction, Higher Education, Performance Based Assessment, Portfolio Assessment, Program Evaluation, Remedial Programs, Skill Development, Student Evaluation, Writing Evaluation, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Southeastern Louisiana University