Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education
Publication Date
2-1-2026
Abstract
The effectiveness of e-portfolios in supporting educator professional development (PD) remains uncertain, particularly in demonstrating leadership skills through reflections and perceptions. This study investigates the utility of e-portfolios by examining the perspectives of educational leaders within a K-12 setting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study involved 17 participants who completed an upskilling program, creating digital portfolios as part of their training. Additionally, 10 participants engaged in semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed three primary themes: genuine professional leadership growth, continuous PD, and an enhanced understanding of the student learning experience. The creation of e-portfolios not only fostered authentic PD but also served as a catalyst for ongoing growth, self-discovery, and continuous learning. This research concludes that e-portfolios are valuable tools for PD, promoting reflective practice and lifelong learning among educational leaders.
DOI Link
ISSN
Publisher
Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
Volume
15
Issue
1
First Page
626
Last Page
637
Disciplines
Education
Keywords
E-portfolios, Educational leadership, Educator upskilling, Pedagogical innovation, Professional development
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Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Recommended Citation
Hojeij, Zeina and ElSayary, Areej, "Perceptions of educational leaders about creating e-portfolios as part of a leadership upskilling program" (2026). All Works. 7895.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7895
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yes
Open Access
yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series