ERIC Number: EJ1236292
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1838-3815
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The Student Voice in Using Eportfolios to Address Professional Standards in a Teacher Education Programme
Lewis, Lyn; Gerbic, Philippa
Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, v3 n1 p17-25 2012
Electronic portfolios (eportfolios) are presented in the literature as a technological tool with significant potential for professional application. In New Zealand the introduction of eportfolios is a recent innovation, and not much is known about the ways in which learners view this technology or the ways in which it might support their learning and development, particularly against professional standards. This paper reports on findings from a research project conducted in 2010 with a group of Bachelor of Education (Primary) students at a New Zealand university. The research project sought student perspectives of their learning through eportfolios and around Graduating Standards. Three main findings are discussed: firstly authentic assessment related to Graduating Standards provides reassuring evidence to pre-service student teachers of their growth and development towards beginning teacher status. Secondly, eportfolio activities can support a range of thinking skills linked to standards-achievement. Thirdly, eportfolios and Graduating Standards are perceived by preservice students to have value for employability. The argument is made that deep learning through standards-based assessment is possible when eportfolios are conceptualized as both product and process. We make recommendations regarding eportfolio use for standards-based assessment which include developing authentic learning activities; supporting student-centred eportfolio pedagogy; and the articulation of deep learning outcomes.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Portfolios (Background Materials), Portfolio Assessment, Electronic Publishing, Graduation Requirements, Thinking Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Authentic Learning, Student Centered Learning, Educational Benefits, Performance Based Assessment
Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability. Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3125. Web site: https://ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/jtlge/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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