P/J Methods EDUC 4454 ASSESSMENT Portfolios

ASSESSMENT – PORTFOLIO

READ Berrill, D. (March 2002). Portfolios promote professional growth, Professionally Speaking, Ontario College of Teachers, retrieved Jan. 2, 2009 from 002/portfolio.aspBerrill, D. (March 2002). Portfolios promote professional growth, Professionally Speaking, Ontario College of Teachers, retrieved Jan. 2, 2009 from 002/portfolio.asp 002/portfolio.asp 002/portfolio.asp 3

4 What is a professional portfolio? A portfolio is a purposeful collection of work that exhibits any learner's efforts, progress and achievements. As such, it provides a forum to develop the habits of mind conducive to reflective practice. For teacher candidates, this process begins a career-long journey of professional growth that is both self- directed and self-monitored.

What is a professional portfolio? a fusion of processes and product. the processes include: –collection –selection –reflection –goal setting the product will be a thoughtfully organized array or collection of artifacts that illustrates your development as a teacher during this year. 5

6 It is a….. Collection of : Documents Artifacts items That… Demonstrates Shows Highlights Illustrates Integrates Summarizes Reveals Articulates Displays Your… Accomplishments Experiences Contributions Philosophy Goals Skills Abilities Growth Originality Insights

7 Why make a professional portfolio? to record, display and reflect on teaching-related growth and achievement attained over this year reflective means thinking about, and then explaining why you've included a particular piece in your portfolio. It turns your collection of "stuff" into a dynamic description of you as a teacher it can give you an edge in an interview it is set up ready for your first year Performance Appraisal needed for promotion to an administrative or consultant position

Assessment: Teacher Professional Portfolios Check my website: under assignments, The Professional Portfolio Assignment, to review the requirements Use & include the checklist provided

Assessment: Teacher Professional Portfolios Be selective! You can’t put in everything.

10 Where do I begin? Ten Steps to Creating a Portfolio 1.Research the employer or job desired 2.Review your collection of artifacts 3.Pick out the artifacts or work samples that apply specifically to this job 4.Develop a sequence for the artifacts. 5.Develop captions and titles.

11 Ten Steps continued 6. Create a Table of Contents and an Introduction or Summary of skills 7. Develop the first draft 8. Evaluate your Product, Get Feedback 9. Revise and Develop Final Draft 10. Rehearse using your Portfolio

Teacher Professional Portfolios - Set Up Format A binder is required (you may also wish to submit an electronic version) 8 Sections labelled or numbered A supply of non-glare plastic page covers to hold materials BUT be careful not to create awkward documents that need to be pulled from hard-to-retrieve plastic covers…A supply of non-glare plastic page covers to hold materials BUT be careful not to create awkward documents that need to be pulled from hard-to-retrieve plastic covers… Well organized, professional mannerWell organized, professional manner Table of contents to find information – tabs visibleTable of contents to find information – tabs visible

Assessment: Teacher Professional Portfolios REQUIRED COMPONENTS (* = optional components) 1.Table of Contents 2.Overview of Candidate cover letter (application letter to board) resume (curriculum vitae) (include 3 references) letter of reference (minimum of 2) Faith statement *transcripts/degrees

3. Commitment to Students Personal statement of philosophy of education Assignment #1: the summary/reflection only, 1-2 pagesAssignment #1: the summary/reflection only, 1-2 pages Other Documentation for example:Other Documentation for example: –*Letters of thanks from pupils, parents, etc. –*Pictures of bulletin boards you have created –*Information about field trips/events you have organized –*Pictures of you with students – check permission –*List & description of ice breakers –*Evidence of diversity training e.g. certificates –*Multiple Intelligences profile, and 8 activities for your teachable

4. Professional Knowledge Classroom management planClassroom management plan Analysis of Communication PracticesAnalysis of Communication Practices *IEP sample or critiques*IEP sample or critiques *Exceptionality profile*Exceptionality profile *A fact sheet, in list form, of skills*A fact sheet, in list form, of skills Presentation Lit -folioPresentation Lit -folio *Evidence of understanding of curriculum and learning theories, for example:*Evidence of understanding of curriculum and learning theories, for example: –Cooperative learning –Constructivism –evidence of understanding and reflection on student development, learning theory, ethics, educational research, educational policies, etc. other documentation or photos*

5. Teaching Practice three sample lesson plans with reflections (2 variations D.I.P.F. and A.P.F.) Practice Teaching Reports sample Unit Plan using OCUP (or other format) – include highlights or overview only samples of original assessment strategies (minimum 2 different) samples of using technology/computer skills to enhance teaching practice (i.e. webquests, Hyperstudio, PowerPoint, etc.) Visual Tools/Organizers, Mind Maps (3 examples to show your mastery & how you’ll use these with students)* other documentation or photos*

6. Leadership and Community Examples/pictures of personal interests, talents and skills (Be creative & daring to showcase WHO you are)Examples/pictures of personal interests, talents and skills (Be creative & daring to showcase WHO you are) Newsletter (communication with parents/guardians)Newsletter (communication with parents/guardians) *A Program from an event I planned or participated in*A Program from an event I planned or participated in *Letters of thanks from employer, organization, volunteer projects*Letters of thanks from employer, organization, volunteer projects *Newspaper Articles – Achievements*Newspaper Articles – Achievements *Documentation of Relevant volunteer work (Girl Guides, Cadets, church/temple/synagogue group, etc.)*Documentation of Relevant volunteer work (Girl Guides, Cadets, church/temple/synagogue group, etc.) *Web page ( computer class or other)*Web page ( computer class or other) *Contribution to Science or Historica Fair*Contribution to Science or Historica Fair other documentation or photos*

7. Ongoing Professional Learning examples of personal interests, talents and skills documentation of additional workshops/conferences/courses attended* documentation of awards, achievements, accreditation* other documentation or photos*

8. Ethical Standards Criminal Reference Check Pastoral reference* TB documentation * Other documentation or photos*

20 Professional Portfolio Changes Remember, the Professional Portfolio will continue to be used and amended throughout your initial years of teaching and your entire career—this is not a one shot deal!Remember, the Professional Portfolio will continue to be used and amended throughout your initial years of teaching and your entire career—this is not a one shot deal!

Assessment: Student Portfolios A Portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student's efforts, progress, and achievements in one or more areas of the curriculum. The collection must include the following: Student participation in selecting contents. Criteria for selection. Criteria for assessing the portfolio. Evidence of a student's self-reflection.

Assessment: Student Portfolios Portfolios represent a collection of students' best work or best efforts, student-selected samples of work experiences related to outcomes being assessed documents growth and development toward mastering identified outcomes.

Assessment: Student Portfolios Types of Portfolios: Documentation Portfolio working portfolio…writing portfolio involves a collection of work over time can include everything from brainstorming activities to drafts to finished products. it becomes meaningful when specific items are selected out to focus on particular educational experiences or goal.

Assessment: Student Portfolios Process Portfolio: useful in documenting students' overall learning process emphasizes students' reflection upon their learning process including the use of reflective journals, think logs, and related forms of metacognitive processing

Assessment: Student Portfolios Showcase Portfolio: used for summative evaluation of a student’s work it should include students' best work determined through a combination of student and teacher selection. only completed work should be included each selection should be accompanied by a student reflection or rationale What has been accomplished. What has yet to be learned.

Assessment: Student Portfolios Getting Started 1.Organization and Planning Early in September the teacher and students need to decide: What is the purposes of the portfolio? Will focus be on a particular subject? Will focus be on several subjects? How will portfolios be maintained and stored?

Assessment: Student Portfolios 2.Collection How do I select materials to reflect what I am learning in this class? How do I organize and present the items, materials, etc. that I have collected? When will I select the items for my portfolio?

Assessment: Student Portfolios 3.Reflection Wherever possible, students should reflect upon the learning process. Teacher and/or parent reflections upon the products, processes, and thinking articulated in the portfolio should also be included wherever appropriate.

Assessment: Student Portfolios Goals for Portfolios: improve student performance increase skills of self-assessment and goal setting present an accurate portrait of a student assist in communicating with parents build student responsibility and confidence as learners

Assessment: Student Portfolios Effective portfolio use requires frequent and regular conferences. What goal will you set for yourself to become a better reader/writer/problem solver? Looking at all the papers in your portfolio what have you learned about yourself as a learner?

Assessment: Student Portfolios Portfolio Conference Name____________________________________________ Date _____________ STUDENT COMMENTSGOALSTEACHER COMMENTS I’ve improved my writing and reading through the first term. My stories are much longer. I wrote more than one page in my journal. I’ve started to use commas in my writing. I am using more describing words in my stories. Writing: I will put more information in my non- fiction stories. Reading: I will read one non-fiction book a week.

Parent Portfolio Review and Reflection (Involving Parents Article) Please read everything in your child’s portfolio. When you have read the portfolio, please talk with your child about his/her work. The following questions are a guide to assist you with the discussion. 1. Which piece (s) of work in your child’s portfolio tells you the most about their reading/writing and or math skills? 2. What does it tell you? 3.What do you see as the strengths in your child’s work? 4.What do you see needs to be addressed in your child’s growth and development? Other comments, suggestions. Thank you so much for investing in your child’s education.