The Portfolio as an Evaluation Tool: an Analysis of its Use in an Undergraduate Nursing Program

Authors

  • Denise Barbosa de Castro Friedrich Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Angela Maria Corrêa Gonçalves Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Tatiana Santos de Sá Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Leticia Ribeiro Sanglard Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Débora Ribeiro Duque Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Gabriela Mota Antunes de Oliveira Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600012

Keywords:

Education, Nursing, Teaching, Learning

Abstract

This qualitative study was carried out between April and August 2007. It analyzed the use of portfolios in the academic community. A total of nine full-time professors and 119 students enrolled in their third semester were interviewed through a semi-structured interview. Content analysis was used to analyze data. Learning evaluations are seen as a verification of knowledge and efficacy of pedagogical method, and also as an incentive to study. Evaluations are procedural, that is, evaluation is continuous, or one-time, e.g. semester end tests. The portfolio is defined as a gradual and continuous evaluation tool. The faculty members and students need to accept the use of portfolios and evaluate the possibilities of this resource. This study is a first attempt to appraise the evaluation process of an undergraduate program, and the use of portfolios and other strategies needs to be consolidated in order to improve the educational process in undergraduate nursing programs.

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Published

2010-12-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Friedrich, D. B. de C., Gonçalves, A. M. C., Sá, T. S. de, Sanglard, L. R., Duque, D. R., & Oliveira, G. M. A. de. (2010). The Portfolio as an Evaluation Tool: an Analysis of its Use in an Undergraduate Nursing Program . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(6), 1123-1130. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600012