Learning portfolio (LP) to enhance constructivism and student autonomy

A learning portfolio (LP) can be broadly defined as a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student's efforts, progress and achievements (Smith & Tillema, 1998). At Preparatory Program at Ozyegin University (hereafter OzU), a new evaluation system is being implemented. This paper describes the components of LP practice at OzU, relating the process to the principles of constructivism and learner autonomy. Also the outcomes of a survey that was conducted to find out the perceptions of the students regarding the LP practice are presented and interpreted.post-prin

The mechanism of impact of summative assessment on medical students’ learning

It has become axiomatic that assessment impacts powerfully on student learning, but there is a surprising dearth of research on how. This study explored the mechanism of impact of summative assessment on the process of learning of theory in higher education. Individual, in-depth interviews were conducted with medical students and analyzed qualitatively. The impact of assessment on learning was mediated through various determinants of action. Respondents’ learning behaviour was influenced by: appraising the impact of assessment; appraising their learning response; their perceptions of agency; and contextual factors. This study adds to scant extant evidence and proposes a mechanism to explain this impact. It should help enhance the use of assessment as a tool to augment learning

Classroom Assessment

xii, 450 hlm.; 23,5 c

Classroom assessment : concepts and applications

xxiv, 422 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm

Classroom assessment

xii, 450 p. : il.; 22 cm

Classroom assessment

xii, 450 p. : il.; 22 cm