1. Research Direction Proposal ‘Meta Project’

2. Descriptive Title A Study on the Development of an ICT-based Portfolio Used to Promote Reflective Practice in Teaching

3. Key Elements Research theories of critical-reflective practice and action research in teaching. The Professional Portfolio as a development tool. Designing a relational database to underpin the develop a ICT-based portfolio. Evaluate the use of the artefact in a practical setting.

4. Reflective Practice Description Analysis Explanation Reflection

5. The Professional Portfolio “[T]eacher portfolios are constructed by teachers to highlight and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in teaching. A portfolio also provides a means for reflection; it offers the opportunity for critiquing one's work and evaluating the effectiveness of lessons or interpersonal interactions with students or peers.” Doolittle, Peter (1994). Teacher Portfolio Assessment. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 4(1).

6. ICT-based Portfolio Nature of ICT-based portfolio related to user competencies: Paper-based Use of video and audio tape Digital files stored on PC or LAN Structured relational database on LAN PDF-type documents on LAN HTML hyper-linked documents on WWW Multimedia portfolio on DVD and/or WWW

7. Relational Database user user details philosophy groups lessonsobjectives evaluation reflection objectives amend professional community