Today, education focuses on evaluating student achievement and current knowledge during and after learning. Evaluations are crucial in education and imperative for language learning and teaching. Teachers and learners can get positive and negative feedback from the lesson through assessments. Additionally, by assessing student performance, teachers can evaluate the weak or strong points of the materials or delivery method used in the learning-teaching process. This allows the teacher and the student to correct misconceptions, make adjustments, ask for clarification, and reevaluate (University of Waterloo, n.d.)
Portfolios are more than just a digital showcase of your work; they are a tool for more profound learning growth and intellectual development. It can showcase achievements to professors, colleagues, and potential employers and stand out in your resume or LinkedIn profile. I can see the growth from the beginning stages of creating my e-portfolio to now. I am more confident in my work output and skill set in just a few short months.
As an educator, it helps identify common areas of misunderstanding, allowing students to be retaught or ask questions for clarification. They also foster peer-to-peer feedback and collaboration, allowing students to develop their identity as learners and facilitators of learning. They aid in creating a stronger sense of self and learning capabilities. In the classroom, they can improve student engagement and retention and boost confidence by showcasing growth and progression.
References
Shivali Trehan. (2017, April 24). The Benefits of a E-Portfolio. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11GXYxRrOg8
University of Waterloo. (n.d.). ePortfolios Explained: Theory and Practice | Centre for Teaching Excellence. Uwaterloo.ca. https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching- excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/eportfolios-explained-theory-and-practice
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