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ePortfolio to support professional development during experiential learning placements: Guided by students-as-partners theory, enabled through students-as-partners practice

Roche, Cicely orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-0935-8071, Abria, Laine, Farrell, Orna orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-9519-2380, Johnston, Jonathan, Light, Tracey Penny orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-9002-7551, McKibben, Alexandra, Reast, Aisling orcid logoORCID: 0009-0007-9629-4320 and Yancey, Kathleen Blake (2023) ePortfolio to support professional development during experiential learning placements: Guided by students-as-partners theory, enabled through students-as-partners practice. International Journal for Students As Partners, 7 (2). pp. 165-180. ISSN 2560-7367

Abstract
This case study applies a students-as-partners focus to the use of ePortfolio concepts during experiential learning placements. In describing our project and as evident here, in referring to ePortfolio in the singular, we cite it as an abstract concept, while the plural reference marks practice, in this study taking the form of studentgenerated instances of ePortfolio use, in particular as detailed in the ePortfolios experiences of two final-year students on experiential placement in a pharmacy programme. These two students used their ePortfolio to document and reflect critically on their experiential placements, showcasing their own studentgenerated ePortfolios at a symposium co-hosted by student partners, their placement preceptor, and other mentors. This student co-developed case study summarises key findings, including how the use of ePortfolio can support learner agency, and outlines recommendations for further incorporating ePortfolio use in experiential learning contexts. While grounded in the context of an undergraduate pharmacy programme, much of the study will resonate with colleagues based in International Journal for Students as Partners Vol. 7, Issue 2. October 2023 Roche, C., Abria, L., Farrell, O., Johnston, J., Penny Light, T., McKibben, A., Reast, A., & Yancey, K. B. (2023). “ePortfolio to support professional development during experiential learning placements: Guided by students-as-partners theory, enabled through students-as-partners practice” International Journal for other disciplines aligned with competency frameworks. The staff-student collaborative approach explored in this case study is likely of interest to students, educators, preceptors, tutors, mentors, and others developing curricula with an ePortfolio component.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:ePortfolio; experiential learning; student agency/autonomy; students as partners; professional development
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Educational technology
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education > School of Policy & Practice
Publisher:McMaster University
Official URL:https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v7i2.5096
Copyright Information:© 2023 The Authors.
ID Code:29147
Deposited On:20 Oct 2023 09:27 by Orna Farrell . Last Modified 20 Oct 2023 09:27
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