Factors Related to the Development of the Consumer Studies Teaching Portfolio

Abstract

The study explored the factors namely skills, benefits, and teaching and learning activities that related to the development of the teaching portfolio in the field of Consumer Studies. Teachers had to select the factors related to the development of the teaching portfolio. Presentation skills and critical thinking received the highest response rate for skills. The benefits of assessing strengths and weaknesses, and making evaluation more meaningful were highlighted by the teachers. None of the factors were omitted by the teachers which indicated that all the factors were relevant when compiling a teaching portfolio at varying levels of importance.