PRACTICALITY OF THE UTILIZATION OF THE PORTFOLIO TRANSLATION TEACHING
Abstract
Evident as has recently become, the new approaches to translation teaching have been proven effective and successful. It is significant, however, to adapt the very approach that is applicable to the classroom context in the best way possible. It is a widely held view that the utilization of the portfolio in teaching is a complicated task. The portfolio development, maintenance and assessment require a considerable amount of time and constant efforts, which can become a burden for teachers and students. This paper is intended to improve the practicality of using the portfolio in translation teaching through addressing the challenges it poses in relation to the procedure proposed. The aim is to provide a practical model as a ground on which the portfolio is developed through certain practices and close interaction between teachers and students. The study supports the key argument that the success of a modern teaching approach is based on the practical nature of its implementation in the context of its introduction. It is believed that the advantages of this approach outweigh the challenges it poses.
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