Journal article
Introducing e-portfolios to pre-service teachers as tools for reflection and growth: Lessons learnt
Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, Vol.42(1), pp.36-50
2014
Abstract
E-portfolios are being introduced into initial teacher education programmes internationally to help pre-service teachers build records of their learning journeys and develop into reflective practitioners; to allow them to assemble collections of evidence of their achievements against graduate standards, which can function as digital CVs; and to facilitate the seeding of personal learning networks that will support lifelong learning after graduation. Despite certain tensions between these aims, the potential benefits of e-portfolios make them an increasingly popular choice in teacher education. In this article, we discuss the introduction of Wi-Fi-based e-portfolios into a Master of Teaching programme at an Australian university. These served primarily as developmental e-portfolios, or personal learning environments (PLEs), and were designed to place particular emphasis on reflective practice. We describe how the e-portfolios were perceived and used by pre-service teachers in the first year of their implementation, and indicate the challenges and limitations encountered. Lessons learnt from the implementation are outlined and recommendations are proposed.
Details
- Title
- Introducing e-portfolios to pre-service teachers as tools for reflection and growth: Lessons learnt
- Authors/Creators
- G. Oakley (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaM. Pegrum (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaS. Johnston (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
- Publication Details
- Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, Vol.42(1), pp.36-50
- Publisher
- Carfax Publishing Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991005544098407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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