Students' experiences and perceptions of the use of portfolios in UK preregistration dietetic placements: a questionnaire-based study

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics : the Official Journal of the British Dietetic Association
K M Brennan, S C Lennie

Abstract

Reflective portfolios were introduced to dietetic practice placements in 2005, providing evidence for learning outcomes achieved and acting as a summative assessment tool. Portfolios may measure clinical competence more effectively than conventional examinations, but can be time consuming and subjective. The present study investigated current dietetic students' experiences and perceptions of the use and effectiveness of portfolio based learning and assessment during practice placements. Current UK dietetic students, who had completed a B or B and C placement, were invited to participate, via University course leaders, in an online questionnaire exploring opinions and experiences of portfolio preparation, generation, assessment, and personal and professional development and reflection. One hundred and fourteen students from 11 Universities participated. Seventy-seven percent would have liked more information about portfolio construction prior to placement. Eighty percent of students believed that reflection helped monitor their strengths and weaknesses. Perceived reflective skills were significantly positively correlated with students' perceived writing skills (P < 0.0005) and academic ability (P = 0.002). Of the respondents, 92...Continue Reading

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