EDUC-1092Portfolios

Prepared by: Glen HammondAdapted by: RZP for CAE Weekend format / modified for evening and eTV sessions

Course Implementation - Fall 2013/Winter 2014/Winter 2015

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Definition

Purposes

Benefits

Components

DEFINITION

• Is a collection of a student’s work

• Is a collaborative teacher/student effort

• Exhibits the student’s efforts, purposes, and achievements in one or more areas

• Includes student/teacher selection of contents, criteria for inclusion, and evidence of student reflection

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PURPPOSES• Document growth over time

• Show evidence of learning at each stage

• Display accomplishments

• Allow for setting goals and documenting achievements

• Enable ongoing self-reflection

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BENEFITSThe use of a portfolio can:

– Improve motivation for learning and thus achievement– Develop independent, active, self-directed learners– Provide opportunities for instructor-student dialogue

Students can:– Select / justify choices of work for a portfolio– Reflect on their own progress– Set learning goals

Teachers can:– Get to know every student– Implement joint goal-setting

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BENEFITS

Portfolios show:

– evidence of skill building activities

– alignment with program guidelines

– adherence with industry standards

Portfolios show:

– students a record of what they learned

– Administration a snapshot of a classroom

– teachers how learning has taken place

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COMPONENTS

Possible sections of a student’s portfolio:

– Cover page and table of contents

– Program outline and learning outcomes

– Entry/exit levels and/or profile of ability

– Formative assessment tracking form

– Summative assessment tracking form

– Mid-term conference form and reflection

– Self-assessment

– Rubric, checklists, feedback

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COMPONENTS

• Dates of all drafts to show evidence over time

• Drafts and revised versions

• Goal setting and needs assessment forms

• Student reflection

– What did I learn this item?

– What did I do well?

– What do I still need help with?

– How do I feel about my performance?

– What were the problem areas?

– What would I like to improve the most?7

PORTFOLIO

• Definition: is a collection of a student’s work in collaboration with the teacher

• Components: may include various sections depending on the purpose

• Purpose: show progress over time, help set goals, assess strengths /weaknesses, show accomplishments, allow for reflection, enable self-assessment

• Benefits: keep record of growth, show evidence of teaching / learning, inform administration (insight)

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EDUC-1092ePortfolios

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EDUC-1865 ePORTFOLIO: preparing and submitting (part II) – TASK:Brainstorm various formats for your ePortfolio, collaborate with peers, share information, create an ePortfolio, include an introduction and one artifact based on Teacher Education guidelines (submit for approval))

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