Research Article

ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education

Volume: 24 Number: 3 December 21, 2023
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ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education

Abstract

The purposes of this study are to investigate the impact of using ePortfolios on preservice teachers’ lifelong learning skills and to explore their perceptions of the ePortfolio platform and reflections. The research was conducted using a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design. A total of 29 preservice teachers engaged in weekly reflection activities on the Mahara system and received feedback from peers and tutor. After a 14 weeks treatment, it was observed that the learning process on the ePortfolio with reflection activities significantly improved the lifelong learning scores, and this improvement was consistent across genders. Moreover, a significant relationship was found between academic achievement and reflection. Additionally, there was a moderate correlation between self-peer and self-tutor evaluations, and a strong correlation between peer-tutor evaluations. Student feedback indicated that adding content, utilizing, sharing, and communicating through the ePortfolio platform were relatively easy, although some initial difficulties were experienced by students, which gradually diminished with time. Despite the increased workload for both students and teachers due to ePortfolios and reflections, it is suggested that, with adequate information and support, it holds promise in teacher education, given its positive impact on student satisfaction and the development of lifelong learning skills.

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References

  1. Alt, D., & Raichel, N. (2022). Problem-based learning, self-and peer assessment in higher education: towards advancing lifelong learning skills. Research Papers in Education, 37(3), 370-394.

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Instructional Technologies, Educational Technology and Computing

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 11, 2023

Publication Date

December 21, 2023

Submission Date

August 9, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 5, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 24 Number: 3

APA
Atasoy, B., Gün-tosik, E., & Yüksel, A. O. (2023). ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 24(3), 2384-2417. https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH
AMA
1.Atasoy B, Gün-tosik E, Yüksel AO. ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education. KEFAD. 2023;24(3):2384-2417. https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH
Chicago
Atasoy, Bilal, Ezgi Gün-tosik, and Akça Okan Yüksel. 2023. “EPortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education”. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 24 (3): 2384-2417. https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH.
EndNote
Atasoy B, Gün-tosik E, Yüksel AO (December 1, 2023) ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 24 3 2384–2417.
IEEE
[1]B. Atasoy, E. Gün-tosik, and A. O. Yüksel, “ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education”, KEFAD, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 2384–2417, Dec. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH
ISNAD
Atasoy, Bilal - Gün-tosik, Ezgi - Yüksel, Akça Okan. “EPortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education”. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 24/3 (December 1, 2023): 2384-2417. https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH.
JAMA
1.Atasoy B, Gün-tosik E, Yüksel AO. ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education. KEFAD. 2023;24:2384–2417.
MLA
Atasoy, Bilal, et al. “EPortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education”. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 24, no. 3, Dec. 2023, pp. 2384-17, https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH.
Vancouver
1.Bilal Atasoy, Ezgi Gün-tosik, Akça Okan Yüksel. ePortfolios: A Reflective Tool for Lifelong Learning in Teacher Education. KEFAD [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 1;24(3):2384-417. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA63DL26KH