1. Evidence in the Adult Portfolio Jones, M., Shelton, M. (2011). Developing Your Portfolio--Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff: A Guide for the Early Childhood Student or Professional, Second Edition. Routledge.

2. What is EVIDENCE? All components of the portfolio that support the builder’s claims of competence in knowledge, skills, dispositions and accomplishments All components of the portfolio that support the builder’s claims of competence in knowledge, skills, dispositions and accomplishments –Personal documents  describe who you are –Artifacts  describe what you know and can do

3. The Role of Evidence To portray the builder as competent To portray the builder as competent To demonstrate knowledge, skills, dispositions & accomplishments over time To demonstrate knowledge, skills, dispositions & accomplishments over time To represent connections between actions & beliefs, thinking & doing, and artifacts & standards/guidelines To represent connections between actions & beliefs, thinking & doing, and artifacts & standards/guidelines

4. Types of Evidence Personal Documents Personal Documents –Resumes –Philosophy statements –Reflections –Certificates –Awards –Evaluations –Letters of reference –Professional memberships –Transcripts –Professional growth plans Artifacts Artifacts –Work samples –Observations –Lesson plans & units –Photographs –Assessment plans –Field work logs or journals –Audio or video clips –Newsletters –Case studies –Parent handbook

5. Guide for Selecting & Using Evidence Represents the voice of the builder Represents the voice of the builder Purposeful choices weighed against criteria to determine best fit Purposeful choices weighed against criteria to determine best fit Congruent with philosophy Congruent with philosophy Consistent with reflections Consistent with reflections Balanced coverage for all competency areas Balanced coverage for all competency areas