E Portfolio Principles
The first principle that I agree with is AFL should focus on how students learn. Every student is different in many ways and so their learning methods and abilities will be different as well. Adding this to the student’s portfolio can help teachers determine what might aid the student best.
I also agree with the principle that AFL should be sensitive and constructive because any assessment has an emotional impact. This is an area that I find most difficult. Looking at what assessment to include should be thought about carefully. If not, this could affect student’s motivation.
Another principle that I agree with is that AFL should take account of the importance of (and foster) learner motivation. I believe this coincides with the principle that AFL should recognize the full range of achievements of all learners. These have to be the #1 principle for me. I think that if achievements are concentrated on then the motivation will follow.
I also agree that learners should receive constructive guidance about how to improve. Students aren’t always going to understand or know just what to do in order to improve. They should first be asked how they think that might improve and then if needed the teacher can provide ideas for the student to chose from.
I see a lot of potential for portfolio assessment. The learner can make it their own work and more motivated to develop it and show it. They are accessing their own learning and making a personal connection to the process. I think students who start this at an early age and keep up with through the schooling will have a great tool at hand.
Creating anything teaches you something. In creating a portfolio for myself I would learn the technology behind the process plus stop to reflect on my own learning processes and growth. With this I could reflect and change my habits to better suit my environment.
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