I can provide information and tips on student portfolios as a program assessment strategy based on common practices and research.
Student portfolios are a valuable assessment tool that allows students to showcase their learning progress, skills, and achievements over a period of time. Here are some experiences and tips related to student portfolios as an assessment strategy:
Purpose and Design: Clearly define the purpose of the portfolio: Determine whether the portfolio will focus on specific skills, competencies, or a broader range of learning outcomes. Align the portfolio with program goals: Ensure that the portfolio assessment aligns with the intended learning outcomes of the program or course. Provide clear guidelines: Clearly communicate the requirements, expectations, and criteria for the portfolio to students, including the format, organization, and contents. Selection of Artifacts: Encourage variety: Encourage students to include a diverse range of artifacts that demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and growth. Offer guidance: Provide students with guidelines on the types of artifacts they can include, such as essays, projects, presentations, artwork, videos, or reflections. Focus on quality, not quantity: Emphasize the importance of selecting artifacts that best represent their achievements and growth rather than overwhelming the portfolio with numerous items. Reflection and Self-Assessment: Include reflective components: Ask students to reflect on their learning experiences, highlight their strengths and areas for improvement, and connect their artifacts to their learning goals. Encourage self-assessment: Prompt students to assess their own work based on established criteria, allowing them to take ownership of their learning and growth. Ongoing Feedback and Support: Provide formative feedback: Regularly provide constructive feedback during the portfolio development process to help students improve their work. Offer support and resources: Provide students with resources, examples, and guidance to assist them in creating a high-quality portfolio. Schedule checkpoints: Establish checkpoints or milestones to review students' progress, offer guidance, and ensure they are on track. Authentic Audience: Consider an authentic audience: Encourage students to consider who might view their portfolios, such as peers, instructors, potential employers, or admissions committees. This helps students create portfolios that effectively communicate their skills and achievements. Reflection on Growth: Assess growth and development: Evaluate students' growth and development over time by comparing their initial artifacts to their latest work, highlighting progress and improvement. Look for evidence of learning outcomes: Assess how well students have achieved the intended learning outcomes of the program or course based on their portfolio content and reflections. Remember, the specific implementation of student portfolios will depend on the educational context, program goals, and the age or grade level of the students. It's important to adapt and tailor the portfolio assessment strategy to suit your specific needs and objectives.
[1]Rameshwar Gupta*,
Research Scholar,
Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension
CSJM University, Kanpur, U.P. India
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[1]Doctoral Student, Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension, CSJM University, Kanpur, U.P., India, Email id: [email protected], Mobile: 8630831266, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3761-3591
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