The application of e-portfolios in teaching English listening

The e-portfolio is a reflective tool which is in consistent with the constructive learning theory and autonomous learning by collecting students' artifacts through multi-media. In this thesis, suggestions to the use of e-portfolios are explored from the angels of teachers and learners: teachers should help learners to evaluate themselves, to acquire the knowledge of learning styles and meta-cognitive strategies, to motivate learners through encouraging commitment and communications with learners. Teachers should emphasize learners' chosen listening materials, methods and their attitudes. When it comes to the learners, they should be positive in making realistic goals and plans after analyzing their shortages, virtues and interests under the guidance of teachers. They should search the listening materials that fit them; they should make conclusions and reflections based on their experience. Moreover, special attention is paid to the learners' and teachers' reflection in creating e-portfolios.