Scope of E-Portfolio Based Assessment Tool: Perceptions and Practices of ELT Practitioners in Pakistan

• Published in: International Journal of Innovation in Teaching and Learning (IJITL) 2023-06, Vol.9 (1), p.75-90
• Main Authors: Sahar, Yaghsha, Shahbaz, Muhammad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2664-2247; 2520-0003
• DOI: 10.35993/ijitl.v9i1.2539

The goal of conducting this study waso acquire the perceptions and practices of ELT practitioners to finalize the scope of e-portfolio based assessment in the country. This study included a survey research of 54 participants (EL teachers K-6) that were chosen through simple random sampling technique. The theoretical framework of the study was Kirkpatrick’s assessment theory that has been used to achieve the objectives and analyze the results of the study. The data were collected by maintaining the research ethical decorum. The results claimed that the positive perceptions of e-portfolio had an average score of 3.07 while supportive practices and utility had an average rating of 2.95. The results provided that Pakistani English language teachers have positive perceptions regarding electronic portfolios. Thus, there is a high scope of implementing e-portfolios for the language assessment. It was recommended to obtain further clarification of ideas and promote training in the particular domain. Keywords: E-portfolios, EL Teachers, Assessment, ELT Practitioners