Guidelines for Assembling your Portfolio
Holy Family University - School of Education
Senior Seminar/EDUN 404
Due: November 24, 2008 [35%]
Guidelines for Portfolios
The following is a list of the
types of items which should be included in the professional portfolio to
document your professional growth and achievement, to provide the best examples
of your teaching skills and abilities, and to present appropriate background
information to a prospective employer in an
organized manner:
I. Cover Page
II. Introduction stating
the purpose of portfolio & themes to be highlighted
(for example: Collaboration, Accommodating Diversity, Knowledge of
Subject Matter, Active Learning,
Critical Thinking, etc.)
III. Table of Contents
IV. Background Information
Resume
Background information
(Include relevant information about self, professional
experiences, student teaching assignment, other
work experiences related to teaching, etc.)
Statement of personal educational philosophy and teaching goals
V. Documentation of Professional Skills: Artifacts and Reflections
Domain 1:
Planning and Preparation
Some possible entries:
Unit plan developed and taught during student
teaching
3 lesson plans which highlight the beginning,
middle and ending of unit
Sample assessment devices developed and used
during student teaching
Student work samples and your evaluation of
student work
Examples of original instructional materials or
activities you created
Domain 2:
Classroom Management
Some possible entries:
Description of ideal classroom management plan /
system/ philosophy
Examples of classroom management policies and
procedures
Sample handouts or graphics that illustrate
management practices
Photographs of room arrangement, classroom rules,
classroom groups, etc. and
your reflections concerning strengths & weaknesses
Domain 3:
Teaching Skills
Some possible entries:
Sample advance organizers you have created and
used
Lesson plans that exemplify best teaching
practices
Artifacts that showcase your use of technology in
teaching
Videotape of your best lesson
Videotape that illustrates cooperative learning
strategies
Lesson plan/artifact that illustrates
multi-cultural goals; use of students' cultural resources
Lesson plan/ artifact that illustrates
accommodations made for special
needs students; adjustments made for different
learning styles
Student products that illustrate varied teaching
approaches
Written evaluations of your teaching by school
administrator
Journal entry that exhibits your ability to
reflect on your teaching and/or learning
Samples of student work before and after specific
teaching strategies were used
Samples of personal reflections
Documentation of artistic skills you can use in instruction
Domain 4:
Professional Development and Responsibility
Some possible entries:
Participation in extracurricular school activities
or school service
Letter/ document indicating your
participation/attendance in professional
development activities including workshop agendas/
topics
Documentation of work with parents; participation
in parent-teacher conferences;
communication with parents
Artifacts that indicate collaboration with other
school staff, membership/office held in honor
society or professional organization
Letters of commendation or thanks from people you
have worked with,
indicating high level of professional
responsibility
Community Service and other evidence of work outside the classroom with
families,
the profession or other related ways
Parent – Teacher Conferences
VI. Professional Information
Certification
Transcripts
Act 34 Clearance and TB results
FBI Fingerprints - Civil Applicant Response
Letters of recommendation
Honors and awards
Professional activities and memberships
VII. Photographs and Videotape
Student teachers are encouraged to take many photos to provide a
clear image
of their classroom situation. Make sure you are included in the some
of the
photos, and try to have some action shots of learners involved in
activities
you created. Videotapes are encouraged, but not required. If you
decide to
videotape, please check with the cooperating teacher regarding the
school's
policy and seek parental permission using an appropriate form on
school
stationary.
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Grading Criteria for Portfolio Assignment
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EDUN 404 – Senior Seminar
_____ Organization and Layout (10 points)
Cover Page _________________________________________
Table of Contents ___________________________________
Introduction ________________________________________
Background Information _____________________________
Professional Information _____________________________
_____ Documentation of Professional Skills (5 points)
Planning and Preparation ____________________________
_____ Classroom Management (5 points)
_____ Teaching Skills (5 points)
_____ Professional Development and Responsibility (5 points)
Total Points: 30
Grade: ________
** - Points will be deducted from each category for mistakes in spelling, grammar and formatting.