Student Ownership, Engagement, and Reflection
Portfolios and journals promote student ownership and engagement in their own learning.
By taking an active role in creating and maintaining portfolios and journals, students can reflect on their progress and develop a deeper understanding of the material they are studying.
The inclusion of student reflection and input is crucial in the process of building a portfolio. This is because students must reflect on their work and evaluate how specific artefacts demonstrate their growth and progress. This type of reflection is known as metacognition, and research has indicated that transferable learning is most effective when students engage in metacognitive reflection.
It is important to note that there is no single right approach to developing student journals or portfolios, just as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning. Portfolio strategies should be tailored to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student while being responsive to the demands of the learning environment. Although portfolios can be an effective tool for assessment, it is acknowledged that it may take time to understand and fully utilise a portfolio-based assessment system.
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