Using Portfolios & Learning Journals in ITE

Lawry PriceSchool of Education

Roehampton University

L.Price@roehampton.ac.uk

Portfolios & Learning Journals

4 examples used for:• PPD - Tracking and assessing professional

development• PDP – Managing personal learning and

employabilty skills• Primary PE – tracking subject knowledge

and developing a personal philosophy• ITTE PE – tracking development to support

effective teaching for primary PE

Using Portfolios & Learning Journals – 5 Questions

1. How widespread is the use of portfolios & learning journals in ITE?

2. For what purpose are they used – assessment, subject knowledge/professional development, or for anything else?

3. Do other models exist?

4. How effective are they in terms of practicability, relevance and overall usefulness/effectiveness in supporting student learning?

5. Are ePortfolios the answer to maintenance, manageability and monitoring of usage?