Abstract
The portfolio is rapidly gaining attention in initial teacher training programs. It serves multiple uses and ends in the professional development and reflective practice of preservice teachers, and the technical advances of Web 2.0 will only increase the potential for learning opportunities. From now on, portfolio content that was formerly private territory can be generously shared. Against this background, this article provides an overview of the portfolio’s role in initial teacher training programs. The four main functions of the portfolio are addressed, followed by the advantages of the eportfolio over the paper portfolio. A working conceptual framework is then proposed for eportfolio use to support professional development in the Web 2.0 age. To provide a practical application for initial teacher training, we conclude with a presentation of Eduportfolio, an eportfolio that effectively taps the potential of Web 2.0.
Highlights
The portfolio was originally used by artists to present a set of representative pieces of their work to prospective buyers
The aim of this article was to provide an overview of the portfolio as support for professional development in preservice teachers in initial training programs
We outlined the advantages of the electronic over the paper portfolio and proposed our conceptual framework for eportfolio use to support professional development in the Web 2.0 age
Summary
The portfolio was originally used by artists to present a set of representative pieces of their work to prospective buyers. It fosters constructive action, because it places the onus on individuals to engage in autonomous learning, a desirable attitude if teachers are to embrace the idea of continuous professional development during their training and throughout their career. The portfolio is a unique and useful tool that can be instrumental in the professional development of preservice teachers. Against this background, this article presents an overview of the portfolio as support for the professional development of preservice teachers in initial teacher training. To provide a concrete example of how the eportfolio can support professional development in preservice teachers, we present Eduportfolio, beginning with the main functions and following with some guidelines for its pedagogical use, including the many ways that Eduportfolio can support professional development
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