An essential tool for continuous assessment: The learning portfolio

Abstract

This chapter discusses the rationale for the adoption of the learning portfolio (LP) as a tool for improving instruction, providing a means of continuous assessment, providing structured and systematic feedback to learners, and keeping track of their progress throughout a course. The chapter then describes the implementation stages of the LP at Sabancı University School of Languages (SL) in Turkey and presents an assessment of the current practices and procedures. Finally, future goals are proposed in light of the collected feedback.