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The Use of e-Portfolios as a Teaching, Learning and Assessment Tool in Higher Education: Differing Opinions among Ghanaian Pre-Service Teachers and Nurses

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Lately, there has been an increased use of e-portfolios in tertiary institutions, and this tool has implications for students studying practical courses. However, very few studies have examined pre-service teachers’ and nurses’ perceptions towards the use of e-portfolios as a pedagogical tool. The purpose of this study was to examine pre-service teachers’ and nurses’ perceptions towards the use of e-portfolios in their training. To achieve this aim, 300 pre-service teachers and nurses were selected from a Ghanaian University and surveyed. The findings show that the majority of the respondents believe that the use of e-portfolios has a positive impact on their professional training. The study also revealed significant differences between pre-service teachers’ and nurses’ perceptions about the use of e-portfolios. The study further shows that, although there are challenging factors with the use of e-portfolios, the majority of the respondents prefer the use of e-portfolios as a teaching, learning, and assessment tool.

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  • Paul Kwame Butakor, 2024. "The Use of e-Portfolios as a Teaching, Learning and Assessment Tool in Higher Education: Differing Opinions among Ghanaian Pre-Service Teachers and Nurses," European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, European Open Science, vol. 5(6), pages 35-45, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejedu0:v:5:y:2024:i:6:id:30858
    DOI: 10.24018/ejedu.2024.5.6.858
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