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postgraduate thesis: E-portfolios as a strategy to support the development of self-directedlearning skills
Title | E-portfolios as a strategy to support the development of self-directedlearning skills |
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Authors | |
Issue Date | 2012 |
Publisher | The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) |
Citation | Douglas, H.. (2012). E-portfolios as a strategy to support the development of self-directed learning skills. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4746952 |
Abstract | Little research has been undertaken investigating e-portfolios as a strategy in the
development of self-directed learning skills in young learners. This dissertation aims to
contribute to this area of research.
Self-directed learning is considered an important skill in assisting learners to
prepare for a future where the skill set required is undetermined for many roles. Eportfolios
have been shown to assist students in development of their reflective thinking
and self-assessment skills. Self-assessment and reflection are both key skills in selfdirected
learners. Research into e-portfolios has primarily been focused at tertiary level
and has not focused on the development of the indicators of self-directed learning.
This study is a qualitative case study of four Year 1 students which takes place
over three months at a private international school in Hong Kong. The intervention (eportfolio)
was introduced into the context of expressive oral reading. Each student
produced an e-portfolio documenting their learning. The indicators of self-directed
learning were assessed prior to the intervention, during and post intervention through
interviews, document and observations.
Results strongly indicated that e-portfolios were effective in developing selfdirected
learning skills. In particular there was a clear emergence of the indicators
intrinsic motivation, self-assessment, ownership of learning and celebration of learning.
Surprisingly creativity, self-confidence, and self-esteem also emerged to significant
levels.
It was concluded that e-portfolios were an effective way to develop self-directed
learning skills. It is recommended that e-portfolios are used with young learners as an
effective way of engaging students in their own learning process. |
Degree | Master of Science in Information Technology in Education |
Subject | Electronic portfolios in education. Self-culture - China - Hong Kong. College students - China - Hong Kong. Computer-assisted instruction - China - Hong Kong. |
Dept/Program | Education |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174398 |
HKU Library Item ID | b4746952 |
DC Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.author | Douglas, Helen. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Douglas, H.. (2012). E-portfolios as a strategy to support the development of self-directed learning skills. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4746952 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174398 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Little research has been undertaken investigating e-portfolios as a strategy in the development of self-directed learning skills in young learners. This dissertation aims to contribute to this area of research. Self-directed learning is considered an important skill in assisting learners to prepare for a future where the skill set required is undetermined for many roles. Eportfolios have been shown to assist students in development of their reflective thinking and self-assessment skills. Self-assessment and reflection are both key skills in selfdirected learners. Research into e-portfolios has primarily been focused at tertiary level and has not focused on the development of the indicators of self-directed learning. This study is a qualitative case study of four Year 1 students which takes place over three months at a private international school in Hong Kong. The intervention (eportfolio) was introduced into the context of expressive oral reading. Each student produced an e-portfolio documenting their learning. The indicators of self-directed learning were assessed prior to the intervention, during and post intervention through interviews, document and observations. Results strongly indicated that e-portfolios were effective in developing selfdirected learning skills. In particular there was a clear emergence of the indicators intrinsic motivation, self-assessment, ownership of learning and celebration of learning. Surprisingly creativity, self-confidence, and self-esteem also emerged to significant levels. It was concluded that e-portfolios were an effective way to develop self-directed learning skills. It is recommended that e-portfolios are used with young learners as an effective way of engaging students in their own learning process. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.publisher | The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | HKU Theses Online (HKUTO) | - |
dc.rights | The author retains all proprietary rights, (such as patent rights) and the right to use in future works. | - |
dc.rights | This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. | - |
dc.source.uri | http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B47469523 | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | Electronic portfolios in education. | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | Self-culture - China - Hong Kong. | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | College students - China - Hong Kong. | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | Computer-assisted instruction - China - Hong Kong. | - |
dc.title | E-portfolios as a strategy to support the development of self-directedlearning skills | - |
dc.type | PG_Thesis | - |
dc.identifier.hkul | b4746952 | - |
dc.description.thesisname | Master of Science in Information Technology in Education | - |
dc.description.thesislevel | Master | - |
dc.description.thesisdiscipline | Education | - |
dc.description.nature | published_or_final_version | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.5353/th_b4746952 | - |
dc.date.hkucongregation | 2012 | - |
dc.identifier.mmsid | 991033136039703414 | - |