Students and Teachers’ Views on Portfolio Component of the English Foundation Programme (80233)
Session Chair: Roxana Orrego
Thursday, 14 November 2024 09:00
Session: Session 1
Room: (B1) Gòtic
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
The increasing significance of paper-based and electronic portfolios in educational settings has prompted researchers in the field of second and foreign language learning to investigate their effects from various perspectives. However, there is a noticeable gap in addressing this issue comparatively from the viewpoints of teachers and students. This gap is particularly evident in the Middle East, where portfolio learning has recently been integrated into tertiary level studies. Consequently, this study aims to compare the perceptions of students and teachers regarding the portfolio component of the English Foundation Program at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. The study involved 78 students and nine teachers, with students sharing their thoughts through a questionnaire and teachers being interviewed to explore their perceptions of the portfolio element in the course. Employing a mixed-method approach for data collection and analysis, several chi-square tests were conducted to examine whether there is a significant difference between the perspectives of students and teachers. The findings indicate that, while students generally agreed on the component's usefulness, teachers believe that it has lost its significance.
Authors:
Abouzar Rajabpour, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
About the Presenter(s)
Mr Abouzar Rajabpour is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman
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