ePortfolios and Reflective Practice for Food Science Students

Autor/inn/en	Wakeling, Lara; Aldred, Peter; Hains-Wesson, Rachael
Titel	ePortfolios and Reflective Practice for Food Science Students
Quelle	In: Journal of Food Science Education, 17 (2018) 2, S.52-59 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Wakeling, Lara)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1541-4329
DOI	10.1111/1541-4329.12137
Schlagwörter	Student Attitudes; Electronic Publishing; Portfolios (Background Materials); Mixed Methods Research; Foreign Countries; Foods Instruction; College Students; Student Surveys; Tests; Evaluation Methods; Portfolio Assessment; Reflection; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Elektronisches Publizieren; Ausland; Lebensmittelkunde; Collegestudent; Schülerbefragung; Examination; Prüfung; Examen; Portfoliobeurteilung; Australien
Abstract	The study investigated students' perceptions and attitudes toward the use of ePortfolios for reflective practice as a learning and teaching strategy. A mixed-method approach was applied to the study in a first-year food science unit, at a regional Australian university. Data were generated via 3 sources, in order to provide the evidential basis for the investigation, including: a mixed method survey, access to student's exam results, and students' ePortfolio reflections. The findings identified 3 key positive aspects. First, a variety of assessment methods was key to enhancing the overall learning of 1st-year food science students. Second, ePortfolio reflective writing can be a key aspect for improved student engagement. Finally, structured ePortfolio sessions can help food science students consolidate knowledge, while also allowing them to encounter new ideas related to food science theory and develop technical knowledge. However, technological issues with using an ePortoflio can cloud the value of the reflective task for some students. Recommendations are made for how to better support and implement reflective practice using ePortfolios to enhance the learning of food science students. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01