Integrating PDP (Personal Development Planning) and the e-portfolios in Accelerated Learning courses emphasising on employability.

Περίληψη

This paper reports on a project taking place at the University of Plymouth, implementing a generic e-portfolio tool in a first year Ethics & Employability module for the new two year Bachelor courses – using accelerated learning approaches –  in Computing. There is a considerable interest in Accelerated Learning courses in Higher Education and the institutions are called to make appropriate adjustments such as being responsive to employers and student needs. Mechanisms have been built into the degree structures in order to create a coherent curriculum that embeds employability and makes it possible for students to identify its different features within their learning experience. The project yields insights into how such technology might be more effectively integrated and deployed in supporting student learning and development in the future.