1. Mathematics/Science/Health Methods for ECE/Elem/MS Teachers
Developing a Portfolio an authentic assessment tool
Mathematics/Science/Health Methods for ECE/Elem/MS Teachers

2. Preparing a Portfolio
NOTE: Have your syllabus out in front of you for this discussion!
A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student
work that exhibits academic efforts, achievement and
progress over time, and which includes the student’s
reflective evaluations of the work selected, based on
specific standards and criteria.
In this course, the Portfolio serves as the
Final Evaluation (instead of an exam).
It also gives you an opportunity to experience the development of an assessment portfolio, which you will undoubtedly have your own students do.

3. Collection Selection Reflection
Preparing a Portfolio
So far, you have a ‘Collection’
of all the work you have done
for this class.
Collection
You will Select the
work that you want to
include, based on criteria,
and audience.
Selection
The most significant
aspect of the Portfolio
is the Reflection.
Reflection

4. Criteria -- Audience -- Preparing a Portfolio See Scoring Guide
Mike and Camille, of course
Possibly potential employers

5. Preparing a Portfolio
BUT –– What does it look like? Documentation after each goal/reflection OR
Documentation (evidence) all at back --Goals/Reflections all in front
Goal #3
Goal #2
Goal #1
Goal #1
Goal #2
Goal #3

6. Where do I find evidence?
Preparing a Portfolio
Where do I find evidence?
Notes, homework, MicroTeaching lessons,
MidTerm Exam, or any other work from this class
OR – Any work from any other class
OR – Any other relevant documents, such as handouts from a conference.

7. Course Goals – the basis of the Portfolio
Preparing a Portfolio
Course Goals – the basis of the Portfolio
To provide students with:
An investigation of various methods and models for teaching science, mathematics and health to children.
A study of materials, equipment, manipulatives, software and other resources for instructional applications.
An opportunity to plan and deliver lessons to peers in order to gain confidence and experience.
An awareness and understanding of recent curricular innovations and current instructional issues.
An examination of the interaction between content areas with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching.

8. Preparing a Portfolio
Your Portfolio will document your growth over time:
• Might show improvement in writing learning objectives
• Might document improvement in MicroTeaching skills
• Might demonstrate increased knowledge of resources

9. Preparing a Portfolio
Your Portfolio will document your progress toward meeting two or more course goals --
in EITHER:
• Mathematics
• Science, or
• Health

10. Two Most Common Ways to Score Poorly on a Portfolio:
Preparing a Portfolio
Two Most Common Ways to Score Poorly on a Portfolio:
-- or “How to Earn a C–”
Fail to provide precise reasons for selecting a piece of evidence. (Don’t expect US to figure it out.)
Fail to provide a clear plan for future professional development.