International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)

Co-Teaching for E-Portfolio Implementation in Teacher Education: A PALAR Study from a South African University of Technology

Brigitte Lenong (Central University of Technology, Free State)
Paseka Mollo (Central University of Technology)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

This reflective piece examines the benefits and challenges lecturers face in implementing participatory action learning and action research (PALAR) e-portfolios at the University of Technology. While e-portfolios aim to enhance learning in higher education, research on the implementation of co-teaching through the PALAR process is limited. This qualitative study engaged six purposefully selected lecturers in reflecting on the integration of e-portfolios in teacher education. PALAR functioned as both a theoretical framework and methodological approach for data collection and analysis. Thematic analysis revealed that PALAR fosters lecturers' professional growth, transformative learning, and collaborative teaching practices. While effective co-teaching enriched reflective practices and student outcomes, challenges arose in co-planning, co-facilitating, and co-assessing e-portfolios. The findings underline the importance of interconnected factors for effective e-portfolio implementation in higher education, especially in collaborative settings using PALAR. The study recommends adapting PALAR for co-teaching to refine practices in higher education, emphasizing the need for active involvement from both lecturers and management in implementing a strategic approach to technology use.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijeir

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research (IJEIR) is a scientific journal published by Universitas Majalengka, West Java - Indonesia. The aims of the journal are to facilitate scientific publication of the results of research in the education field and participate to boost the ...