Effectiveness of Portfolio as Learning and Assessment Tool in Nursing Education: Perspectives of Pre-registered Nursing Students

Document Type : Research articles

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1 Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

2 Public Health, Preventive & Social Medicine, Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria

Abstract

Using of a portfolio in nursing education has risen in the recent years. It was found to develop
critically reflective, lifelong learners, demonstrate their competencies to safe practices, and encourage
personal and professional development. Portfolios are used as a learning and assessment tool in
clinical placements. Objective: Determine the pre-registration nursing students' perceptions about the
effectiveness of using a portfolio (paper-based portfolio) as a learning and assessment tool. Setting:
The study was carried out in the nursing college at Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Dammam,
Previously) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Subjects: All female students enrolled in the second,
third and fourth-year who agreed to participate in the study were recruited. Tool: A self-administered
questionnaire using paper and pencil was developed by the researchers based on a literature review.
Results: The main finding of the current study revealed there was negative perceptions and attitudes
of the students about using portfolios as an assessment and learning tool. Most of the students (84%)
found that the portfolio was time-consuming and had many worked papers. Conclusion: Negative
attitudes and perceptions about using of portfolio were revealed by the majority of the students.
Recommendations: There should be clear guidelines and support for the use of portfolio in clinical
training. Designed of portfolio should be clear, relevant and use friendly for both students and nurse
educators.

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Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 22, Issue 2
December 2020
Pages 65-80

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