Factors Facilitating the Implementation of the EFL Student’s Portfolio

Abstract

The study examines the factors that facilitate the implementation of the student’s portfolio as viewed by EFL students and teachers. Gender differences in the factors were also investigated. To collect the data needed for answering the research questions, two instruments were developed, validated, and checked for reliability. The study sample included 953 students and 258 teachers. The main findings rregarding factors that facilitate the implementation of the student’s portfolio, both teachers and students agreed on the list of the given factors in the research instrument. Teachers considered the availability of materials and resources as the most important factor for better implementation of the student’s portfolio. Students viewed teachers’ support as the most important factor that would lead for better implementation of the student’s portfolio. Moreover, gender differences were reported with regard to the factors for both teachers and students.