Electronic Copy Portfolio to an ePortfolio to Facilitate a Spirally Evolving Course on Health Humanities

The University of Peradeniya’s Department of Pharmacy introduced a course on health humanities to foster advocates of humanism. Reflective writing was encouraged using an electronic copy portfolio, replaced by an ePortfolio half-way through the course. Students’ experiences and perceptions of the ePortfolio were compared to the electronic copy and their perceptions towards assessment by portfolio were evaluated. The transition to the ePortfolio was highly appreciated, leading to increased engagement compared to the previous method. Reasons cited included ease of use, attractive features, perceived value through the ability to build a professional profile, networking opportunities, and enhanced motivation to maintain a portfolio. Students agreed that assessing the course on health humanities through portfolio evaluation was ideal, as the course targeted learners’ affective domain and promoted development of diverse competencies.