Chimi Dema

EID:20150305454, Peljorling Higher Secondary School, Samtse, Bhutan

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i05-34

Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT

English Writing Portfolio plays a crucial role in Bhutanese education, serving as a tool for continuous assessment and fostering the growth of students' writing skills. This study examines the effectiveness of various strategies employed in maintaining and assessing writing portfolios, focusing on class XI and XII students at Peljorling Higher Secondary School. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data, the research investigates the impact of writing portfolios on students' writing proficiency and their attitudes toward portfolio maintenance. Findings underscore the significance of writing portfolios in enhancing writing skills and improving continuous assessment scores. The study reveals the importance of tailored approaches to portfolio assessment, emphasizing the need for collaborative engagement among students, teachers, and peers.

KEYWORDS:

Writing Portfolio, Continuous Assessment, Writing Skills, Formative Assessment and Rubric-based Evaluation

REFERENCES
1)Azarfam, A. Y., Samad, A. A., Noordin, N., Omar, Z., & Razali, A. B. (2017). Effectiveness of an E- Portfolio-Based Writing Method Using Analytic Traits on riting Performance of EFL Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7, 737-760. doi:10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i14/3701

2) Bruke, A. (2021). What is a Portfolio for Students? Retrieved from Study.Com: https://study.com/learn/lesson/student-portfolio-ideas-examples.html

3) Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach (3rd ed.). USA: SAGE Publications.

4) Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design. The USA. SAGE Publications.

5) Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design. United States of America: SAGE Publications. Department of Curriculumn and Professional Development (2022). EnglishL Curriculum Guide forTeachers, class XII. Bhutan: Department of Curriculumn and Professional Development.

6) Doyle, A. (2018). What is a semi-structured interview? Retrieved from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-a-semi-structured-interview-2059649

7) Farrah, M. A. (2018). Portfolio in the EFL Classroom: Students' Perspectives. Human and Social Sciences, 236-246.

8) Institute for Digital Research and Education (2019). What Does Cronbach’s Alpha Mean?: SPSS FAQ. Retrieved on May 16, 2019, from the Institute for Digital Research and Education: https://stats.idre.ucla.edu/spss/faq/ what-does-cronbachs-alpha-mean/

9) Olds, B. (1997, June), Using Portfolios To Assess Student Writing Paper presented at 1997 Annual Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 10.18260/1-2—6884.

10) Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/using-portfolios-to-assess-student-writing.pdf PHSS. (2022). English Assessment Criteria and Rubric: Classes VII-XII

11) Romova, Z. & Andrew, M. B. (2011, April). Teaching and assessing academic riting via the portfolio: Denefits for learners of English as an additional language. Reseach Gate, 111-120. doi:0.1016/j.asw.2011.02.005

12) Royal Education Council(2020). EnglishL Curriculum Guide for Teachers, class XII. Royal Education Council

13) Thoughtful Learning (2022). Using riting Portfolios. Retrieved from Thoughtful Learning: https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/teachersguide/write-on-track-assessment/using-writing- portfolios

14) Ucar,S. & Yaziei, Y. (2016, April 17). The Impact of Portfolios on Enhancing Writing Skills in ESP Classes. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Science, 226-233.

15) University of Maryland Global Campus (2020). The Writing process. Retrieved from https://www.umgc.edu/current-students/learning-resources/writing-center/online-guide-to- writing/tutorial/chapter2/ch2-01.html

16) Yurdabakan, İrfan & ERDOGAN, Tolga. (2009). The effects of portfolio assessment on reading, listening and writing skills of secondary school prep class students. The Journal of International Social Research. 2.

Volume 07 Issue 05 May 2024