 There are two aspects of assessment with regard to e-portfolios. The first one concerns the assessment of the e-portfolio itself as a collection of artefacts. The second one focuses on the assessment of the learning outcomes and learning process and is more difficult for the teacher or tutor to convey to their students. It is important that the learner is clear about the assessment criteria that are to be used before they compile their e-portfolio. Module 4 aims to explore these assessment issues.
- Session 1: Purposes and effects of assessment concentrates on purposes and effects of assessment and introduces the concept of assessment as a hidden curriculum. It is crucial for the trainer to understand the internal e-portfolio procedures in an institution, if they are to be able to assess learning within an e-portfolio. This session focuses on the different forms of assessment both for learning and of learning.
- Session 2: Learning goals and operationalisations - Learning goals and operationalisations. This session focuses on learning goals and assessment criteria. It deals with the assessment of the learning process within an e-portfolio and the assessment of an e-portfolio itself. The role of the teacher in supporting and facilitating assessment is also considered.
- Session 3: Feedback and peer-communication - Feedback and peer-communication explores how, by providing the trainer with the skill-set to give constructive feedback, it is possible to support learning and motivate the learner.
- Session 4: Assessment of a learners' portfolio - Assessment of a learner's portfolio helps to develop a formal system to grade the development of the learners’ learning. As a part of this, it contains a guide of how to create a systematic overview of the assessment criteria.
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