Supporting self-assessment using e-portfolios
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2009
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Fielke, J.M.
Quinn, D.
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Kestell, C.
Grainger, S.
Cheung, J.
Grainger, S.
Cheung, J.
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Proceedings of the 20th annual conference for the Australasian association for engineering education, 2009 / Kestell, C., Grainger, S., Cheung, J. (ed./s), pp.405-410
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20th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (6 Dec 2009 - 9 Dec 2009 : Adelaide, South Australia)
Abstract
The engineering profession requires graduates who can deal with open and complex problems and respond and adapt to changing circumstances in their workplaces. Engineering programs often incorporate experiential learning to provide opportunities for students to be confronted with open problems. To support students with experiential learning, the University of South Australia has implemented e-portfolios that include tools to support the development of students’ self-assessment, reflection and action planning skills. This paper outlines the implementation of e-portfolios across a first year engineering program and more closely examines the support for the development of self assessment skills within a 6 week Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) activity. Our experience emphasises the importance of integrating tools to support student learning from experience more broadly through the engineering program, particularly in those courses that have a professional practice dimension.
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Copyright 2009 The author(s)