Portfolio work in adult education: using the example of specialised training for intensive care

Education has a positive influence on participation in social and political communities, so it is not surprising that lifelong learning is encouraged. Lifelong learning implies learning in all stages of life. With regard to a new learning culture, trainees should therefore be able to plan, control and evaluate their learning independently. The proportion of self-directed learning can also be increased by using learning tools such as portfolios when working on open-ended problems. Accordingly, teachers in specialised intensive care training should use appropriate social forms, methods and media to convey care-related content. The portfolio concept seems very well suited to these requirements.