Promoting competence orientation in distance learning – development and implementation of an ePortfolio in a community psychology course

Rohmann, A.¹, Piper, V.¹, Hüpeden, M.^1
1FernUniversität Hagen, Universitätsstr. 33, 58084, Hagen

 

Submission type

Oral only

Scheduled

Bouillonzaal, 26-09-2019, 09:00 - 10:30

Keywords

competence orientation, ePortfolio, distance learning, motivation, reflection, self-regulated learning

Summary

This project focuses on promoting competence-oriented learning in a community psychology course in a distance learning psychology master’s program. We aim to strengthen the application of methods and the transfer of knowledge into practice through the use of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios). We facilitate the application of theoretical models in social contexts and therefore promote evidence-based community psychology practice. Simultaneously, students reflect about community psychology values (e.g. social justice, respect for diversity) and their own professional role. The assignments are related to students’ current and potential future work environments in the field of community psychology and are developed with close reference to practical contexts. For example, we use an existing urban development project in a large city and create corresponding learning material. In small groups, the students analyze the material, set a goal, and plan an intervention and its evaluation. Through collaboration and the use of peer feedback, we seek to improve students’ competencies in cooperation and communication. An additional feature of the ePortfolio is its blog function, which is used as a learning diary for students to reflect about their individual learning experiences and progress. The concept can be transferred to other courses with some adaptations in terms of content.

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