• Motivate the learner.
    • The learner can see what she has accomplished.
    • The portfolio helps the learner take responsibility. The learner decides what the goals should be and defines when the goal has been reached.
  • Can take on different forms to achieve their purpose.

Dianne Hill advocates the use of portfolios for Aboriginal learners. "Because Aboriginal people come from an oral tradition... Aboriginal people can often do quite well in creating portfolios that are based on audio-cassette or videotape presentation methods." 21




21 Dianne Hill, "Prior Learning Assessment Recognition: Applications for an Aboriginal Model of Holistic Learning." Joe Duquette High School. Saskatoon, November 16, 2001. Used with permission from Dianne Hill.