An investigation into a student-centered approach to assessment and self reporting using e-Portfolios

The major purpose for this research was to examine a student-centered approach to self-reporting using the assessment for learning process in an e-Portfolio. The key principles of effective assessment as outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum are investigated as used by a New Zealand primary school...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCarroll, Janet
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/679
Description
Summary:The major purpose for this research was to examine a student-centered approach to self-reporting using the assessment for learning process in an e-Portfolio. The key principles of effective assessment as outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum are investigated as used by a New Zealand primary school to report student progress and achievement on-line. Perceptions from students, teachers and parents were collected using both qualitative and quantitative data from focus group interviews, surveys and questionnaires.