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PART 1: PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
1. Introduction
Part 1 of the portfolio provides a structured assessment of the student’s academic engagement,
personal development, self-management, teamwork and participation throughout the 2026
academic year. The purpose of this section is to evaluate the student from a broader perspective
rather than focusing exclusively on academic knowledge or examination performance. The
portfolio approach recognises that meaningful learning involves the development of knowledge,
practical competencies, reflective abilities, interpersonal skills and the capacity to take
responsibility for one’s own learning.
A portfolio provides students with an opportunity to document and critically consider their
learning experiences over a period of time. Unlike an assessment that focuses solely on a final
outcome, portfolio assessment can provide evidence of development and progression by
requiring students to reflect on experiences, identify areas for improvement and consider how
their learning can be applied in future situations. Reflection is particularly important because
learning from experience requires individuals to examine what occurred, interpret the
significance of the experience and consider how their future actions may be influenced by what
they have learned (Kolb, 1984; Schön, 1983).
Part 1 consists of four interconnected assessment areas. These include adherence to the portfolio
instructions, reflective writing concerning self-development and self-management, overall team
feedback, and evidence of attendance at webinars or classes conducted by lecturers during 2026.
Collectively, these components contribute 45 marks and are intended to provide a balanced
evaluation of the student’s commitment, development, participation and ability to work
effectively with others.
2. Adherence to Portfolio Instructions
The first assessment component concerns the student’s adherence to the prescribed portfolio
instructions and contributes 6 marks. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student has
understood and complied with the requirements provided for the portfolio. Following academic
instructions is an important component of responsible learning because students are expected to
interpret assessment requirements accurately, complete the specified activities and present their
work in accordance with established guidelines.
Adherence to instructions demonstrates several important academic skills, including attention to
detail, organisation, responsibility and the ability to work independently. A student may possess
substantial knowledge of the subject matter, but if the required portfolio components are omitted
or completed incorrectly, the assessment may fail to provide an accurate representation of the
student’s abilities. The ability to follow instructions is therefore relevant not only to academic
PART 1: PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
1. Introduction
Part 1 of the portfolio provides a structured assessment of the student’s academic engagement,
personal development, self-management, teamwork and participation throughout the 2026
academic year. The purpose of this section is to evaluate the student from a broader perspective
rather than focusing exclusively on academic knowledge or examination performance. The
portfolio approach recognises that meaningful learning involves the development of knowledge,
practical competencies, reflective abilities, interpersonal skills and the capacity to take
responsibility for one’s own learning.
A portfolio provides students with an opportunity to document and critically consider their
learning experiences over a period of time. Unlike an assessment that focuses solely on a final
outcome, portfolio assessment can provide evidence of development and progression by
requiring students to reflect on experiences, identify areas for improvement and consider how
their learning can be applied in future situations. Reflection is particularly important because
learning from experience requires individuals to examine what occurred, interpret the
significance of the experience and consider how their future actions may be influenced by what
they have learned (Kolb, 1984; Schön, 1983).
Part 1 consists of four interconnected assessment areas. These include adherence to the portfolio
instructions, reflective writing concerning self-development and self-management, overall team
feedback, and evidence of attendance at webinars or classes conducted by lecturers during 2026.
Collectively, these components contribute 45 marks and are intended to provide a balanced
evaluation of the student’s commitment, development, participation and ability to work
effectively with others.
2. Adherence to Portfolio Instructions
The first assessment component concerns the student’s adherence to the prescribed portfolio
instructions and contributes 6 marks. This criterion assesses the extent to which the student has
understood and complied with the requirements provided for the portfolio. Following academic
instructions is an important component of responsible learning because students are expected to
interpret assessment requirements accurately, complete the specified activities and present their
work in accordance with established guidelines.
Adherence to instructions demonstrates several important academic skills, including attention to
detail, organisation, responsibility and the ability to work independently. A student may possess
substantial knowledge of the subject matter, but if the required portfolio components are omitted
or completed incorrectly, the assessment may fail to provide an accurate representation of the
student’s abilities. The ability to follow instructions is therefore relevant not only to academic
