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Dr. Greg Kniseley, ProfessorRhode Island CollegeDepartment of Elementary Educatione-mail: [email protected]
1. High level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated during interviews
1. High level of written communication demonstrated in application material
1. Unique skills, knowledge and experience
An organized container of evidence with critical reflection that
demonstrates knowledge, skills, and dispositions
in relation to expectations of employer or other professional standards.
Professional in appearance Message to interviewers – “Applicant uses
technology.” Able to use multi-media (brief video clips,
PowerPoint presentation, scanned work samples)
Easy to reproduce and deliver – CDs and urls
But a printed portfolio can be practical for interviews.
Before the interview- To organize your thinking and evidence.
During the interview- To present evidence, examples, and illustrations
from (printed portfolio). - This requires PRACTICE.
After the interview- To provide each interviewer with your digital
portfolio CD in an envelope.
Table of contents (indicates organization)
Evidence (indicates knowledge/skills/dispositions)
Reflective paragraphs introducing each section (indicates critical reflection)
HOME - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE◦ Personal Reflection on Teaching and
Learning◦ Unit Planning◦ Lesson Planning ◦ Action – Interactive Functions of Teaching◦ Reflection on Implemented Lessons ◦ Partnering with Families◦ References
1. Monitor one’s progress of learning.2. Relate standards, theory and research on
effective teaching to the practice of teaching. 3. Problem solve-analyze situations thoroughly
and generate effective strategies. 4. Set goals for future learning.
Indicates a candidate’s disposition of critical reflection.
You can explain . . . Why the item was selected - Significance What you learned or achieved Your goals for future learning
Relate thinking to professional teaching standards, theory/research about how children learn and effective teaching.