Journal article
The purpose, content and development phases of a graduate entry ePortfolio in occupational therapy
Work, Vol.64(1), pp.43-54
2019
Abstract
BACKGROUND:There is a trend in higher education towards the use of digital or electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) to collect evidence that demonstrates learning and skill development. There are very few papers that examine the key features and what to include in an occupational therapy ePortfolio.OBJECTIVE:This study presents an approach to developing a graduate entry ePortfolio to prepare occupational therapy students for transition to work.METHODS:An e-Delphi approach was used to gather the opinions of eight categories of experts. Three rounds of questionnaires were used to explore the purpose, terminology, content, structure, and development phases of a graduate entry ePortfolio.RESULTS:Key stakeholders indicated that the purpose of a professional portfolio is to create a professional profile, record experiences, skills and behaviours, and promote recording of lifelong learning and achievements. Delphi expert panel members emphasised the importance of personal choice in selecting evidence recorded in each collection, which must be guided by ethical decision-making.CONCLUSIONS:The findings of the study are important to students who wish to build an ePortfolio to organise and display evidence of competence prior to graduation in readiness to enter the workforce. The recommendations also will be of value to occupational therapy educators in curriculum development.
Details
- Title
- The purpose, content and development phases of a graduate entry ePortfolio in occupational therapy
- Authors
- Shelley Hume (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Health & Sport SciencesAnita L Hamilton (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Health & Sport Sciences
- Publication details
- Work, Vol.64(1), pp.43-54
- Publisher
- IOS Press
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.3233/WOR-192967
- ISSN
- 1051-9815; 1875-9270
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450757102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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