Objectives At the end of the chapter, the students can: Describe the nature of portfolio through its meaning, characteristics, and purpose. Differentiate the different types and elements of portfolio.
Apply the steps in developing a portfolio assessment Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of portfolio assessment
P – Purposeful collection O – of Output R – Reflecting student’s learning T – in contrast to Traditional testing F – Following particular rubrics O – developing the sense of ‘’Ownership ’’ L – in the Learning process I – decreasing the Influence of traditional testing O – for greater Opportunity and value
Student’s creative output showcasing his/her learning journey Evidence of student’s achievements based on the desired learning outcome Compilation of students’ artifacts relative to their learning experiences Meaning
COLLECTIONS Highlight student’s strengths and weaknesses
Gives portfolio life and meaning. ARTIFACTS Written works Videos Artwork Projects Journals Etc.
The highlight in creating portfolios Highlights how students learn overtime Provides opportunities to actively engage self-assessment process REFLECTION
Student’s Portfolio is assembled for the purpose of: Evaluating coursework quality, learning progress, and academic achievement; Determining whether students have met learning standards or other academic requirements for courses, grade level promotion, graduation;
Helping students reflect on their academic goals and progress as learners; and Creating a lasting archive of academic work products, accomplishments, and other documentation.
Hence, portfolio assessment is characterized with several features listed below” A portfolio is a form of assessment that students do together with their teachers. A portfolio represents selection of what the students believe.
3. A portfolio provides samples of the student’s works which show growth over time. 4. The criteria for selecting and assessing the portfolio contents must be clear to the teacher and the students at the outset of the process
Elements of PORTFOLIO Cover letter Table of Contents Entries Dates Drafts Reflections
Cover Letter Tells about the author of the portfolio What the portfolio shows about the author as a learner It summarizes the evidence of the students learning and progress
Table of Contents Detailed contents in the portfolio With numbered pages
Entries Core Entries : items the students have to include Optional Entries : Entries of student’s choice
Entries Core Elements : provide common base from which to make decisions on assessment Optional Elements : permit each student to represent his/her uniqueness
Examples of portions of portfolio entries Criterion E: Continued Professional Growth Sample E1 Having taken on the challenge of teaching Advanced Placement English Lit, I realized I needed to better understand the scoring system used by the AP for the exam essays. In addition to working with my students to develop successful essays, I served as an AP exam reader for a full week in June. My immersion in the process and contact with AP colleagues across the nation has benefited me and my students. In addition to the 48 contact hours earned, I gained a personal and deep understanding of the development of AP essay scoring rubric. Passing this along to my students has been invaluable in their learning how to write to a prompt with the best possible results. We have continually worked on best practices in responding to a prompt. I have continued my professional growth by joining the AP listserv for my subject area and volunteering to conduct trainings in the region. Attached is a representation of the student data based on the results of the AP exam for the past five years. You can see the increase in scores as the years have progressed (Evidence 10).
Criterion E: Continued Professional Growth Scoring Guide page D11 of 12 Sample E1: This sample would receive a 2 point because the teacher’s professional development is linked to daily practice and student achievement data. It also addresses a target goal for professional growth. The teacher talks about professional growth in scoring the AP exams and then is able to share that knowledge with the students in preparing them for the exam. The teacher talks about how they are continuing their professional growth by joining a list serve.
Dates Facilitate evidence of growth overtime
Drafts Drafts of aural, oral, written products, and revised versions have to be included in the portfolio
Reflections Students can reflect their feelings regarding their progress as learners. Can appear at different stages in the learning process.
Reflections Students can choose to reflect upon: What did I learn from it? What did I do well Why did I choose this item? What do I want to improve in the item? How do I feel about my performance? What were the problem areas?
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT An assessment form that children do together with their teachers, and is an alternative to the classic classroom test. The portfolio contains samples of the children/student work and shows growth over time
Important Keyword/s Reflection Learning Objective
Reflection Students begin to identify their strengths and weaknesses of their own. Weaknesses becomes improvement goal It is the quality that counts not the quantity
Portfolio assessment is important because it measures the progress of a student and examines the instructional process, not just the final product. Portfolio assessment can provide multiple levels of learning evidence and demonstrate what a student knows and how he uses this knowledge Learning Objectives
The contents of portfolios can include drawing, photos, videos, etc. Data sources can include parents, staff, communities who know the topic. Achieving systematic process of collecting and evaluating student’s products to documents progress Learning Objectives
THEREFORE, a solid portfolio can truly assess a student’s development.