The excellent eportfolio
Every year Oxford deanery offers prizes for the best trainee eportfolio. Each scheme has to nominate 1 or 2 commendable eportfolios and these will be judged by the ARCP panel to award the prizes. Reading has a history of producing winners.... lets try to carry it on! The criteria used to judge an excellent eportfolio are below:
Evidence Base
Comprehensive curriculum coverage –
Appropriate linkage with both curriculum headings and competences
Problem Based Learning –
The entries will be rooted in clinical and academic experience
Psycho-Social approach –
The content will demonstrate a broad based and holistic approach
Triangulation –
Reference will be made to corroborating evidence in other sections of the ePortfolio
Educational skills
Self directed learning –
The ePortfolio will demonstrate the trainee’s personal organization and an ability to manage their own learning agenda
Personal development plan –
The trainee will set SMART targets in their PDPs and demonstrate completed learning cycles
Educational Progress
The ePortfolio will describe change and progress in the trainee’s clinical behaviour and competences.
Positive approach to learning –
The trainee’s ePortfolio will demonstrate a curiosity and an enthusiasm for learning
Presentational skills
Editorial style –
The ePortfolio will be comprehensive but remain uncluttered and succinct
Accessible -
In preparation for periodic reports, the Educational Supervisor will be given clear sign posts towards the pertinent evidence to demonstrate progress
ePortfolio Entries -
Entries will be made on a regular basis and be of consistently high standard to match the guidance for reflective practice presented by the RCGP WPBA group