Revolutionizing Assessment: Unveiling the Collaborative Portfolio Assessment Learning System Prototype Through Feminist Pedagogy

Abstract

Since 2012, Malaysia has implemented School Based Evaluation (SBA) as a means to enhance the learning and assessment processes for students. Nevertheless, educational institutions continue to face challenges in successfully elucidating and implementing a comprehensive assessment procedure that could enhance the quality of instruction and knowledge acquisition. In addition, they continue to utilize manual file systems for managing and evaluating students' results. Thus, the objective of this project was to develop and apply a concept for a prototype educational system known as Collaborative Portfolio Assessment (CPA) to support students in their knowledge-building drive. Feminist Pedagogy, with its emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity and critical reflection, aligns with the goals of the CPA learning system prototype by empowering Malaysian students to co-construct knowledge through diverse and reflective portfolio processes. By integrating culturally relevant activities and leveraging digital platforms, this approach fosters deeper critical thinking, inclusivity and preparedness for societal and global challenges. The concept for creating this CPA learning system prototype was derived from the knowledge management process model, incorporating the strategies of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) and e-portfolio management system model. This system functions as a tool to evaluate the process by which students construct knowledge within the SBA environment. The study involved a sample of 3 History subject instructors who were interviewed to determine the necessary characteristics for evaluating the SBA e-portfolio management system. In addition, a total of 6 students were engaged to assess the functionality of the CPA prototype learning system. The results suggest that the majority of students agreed that the therapy provided through this CPA prototype learning system was effective in promoting knowledge acquisition during the teaching and learning process. In addition, to establish a cohesive method for developing an educational application, it is possible to integrate a knowledge management model, a computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) strategy and an e-portfolio management system. This combination facilitates the generation of material through collaboration, encourages thoughtful learning and establishes centralized repositories of knowledge, leading to a thorough and customized learning experience.