Portfolios

Induction Training AEO

1. Developing portfolio for students and teachers Perviaz Iqbal

2. S equence of Presentation Portfolio- brain storm activity Meaning and origin of word portfolio Portfolio defined Student portfolio Characteristics of portfolio Advantages of portfolio Disadvantages of portfolio Developing student portfolio Developing teacher portfolio Activities for developing portfolio

3. ? ? Portfolio ? ?

4. Origin : Italian  word portafogli , from portare ‘carry’ + foglio ‘leaf’

5. Portfolio : defined A large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps . A set of pieces of creative work intended to demonstrate a person's ability to a potential employer . A varied set of photographs of a model or actor intended to be shown to a potential employer.

6. Examples Portfolio (finance) , a collection of assets held by an institution or a private individual Artist's portfolio , a sample of an artist's work or a case used to display artwork, photographs etc. Career portfolio , an organized presentation of an individual's education, work samples, and skills Electronic portfolio , a collection of electronic documents

7. Student Portfolio A purposeful and systematic process Collection of student work Attainment of learning target Specific and predetermined guidelines for selection of materials Predetermined criteria for scoring Student self reflection on what has been accomplished

8. Characteristics of Portfolio Clearly defined purpose and learning targets. Systematic and organized collection of students products. Pre-established guidelines for what will be included. Students selection of some of what is included.

9. Contd : Students self reflection and self evaluation . Progress documented with specific products Clear and appropriate criteria for evaluating students products . Portfolio conferences between students and teachers .

10. Types Description Examples celebration Shows student`s best work. Highest scored test Highest graded paper Best project. Competence Shows level of achievement in relation to learning targets. Mastery on writing sample s Growth Shows improvement of students competence over time. Different writing samples that shows performance before and after instruction. Drawings from the first part of the semester to the last week of the semester Project Illustrates competence on completion of a single task. small group project on identifying chemicals in a water sample. Evaluation Common set of examples of student work. Writing assignments graded with criteria.

11. Advantages of Portfolio Promote student self assessment. Promote collaborative assessment. Enhances student motivation . Systematic assessment is ongoing. Focus is on improvement, not comparisons with others.

12. Contd: Focus is on student strengths what they can do . Assessment process is individualized . Allows demonstration of unique accomplishments/tasks. Provides concrete examples for parents conferences . Product can be used for individualized teacher diagnosis .

13. Disadvantages of Portfolio Scoring difficulties may lead to low reliability. T ime consuming to develop criteria, score and meet with students. Students may not make good selections of which materials to include. Sampling of student products may lead to weak generalization. Parents may find portfolios difficult to understand.

14. Developing a Student Portfolio 1.Set a Purpose for the Portfolio To show  student growth To identify specific skills To quickly show parents student achievement T o evaluate your own teaching methods 2.Decide How Will You Grade it.   Use a rubric, Use letter grade , U se a rating scale. 4 = Meets all Expectations, 3 = Meets Most Expectations , 2 = Meets Some Expectations, 1 = Meets No Expectations.

15. Contd: 3.What will be Included in it . S pecific pieces that students are required to know. Common core learning standards T he student is currently working on The best work students produce Create a portfolio for one unit L ong-term project and include various pieces throughout the year S hort- term projects

16. Contd: 4.How Much Will You Involve the Students . Portfolio depends upon the students age. Older students should be given a checklist of what is expected, and how it will be graded . Younger students may not understand the grading scale so you can give them the option of what will be included in their portfolio. Ask them questions such as, why did you choose this particular piece, and does it represent your best work? Involving students in the portfolio process will encourage them to reflect on their work.

17. Contd: 5.Will You Use a Digital Portfolio .   With the fast-paced world of technology, paper portfolios may become a thing of the past . Electric portfolios (e-portfolios/digital portfolios) are great they are easily accessible, easy to transport and easy to use.

18. ACTIVITY DEVELOP A PORTFOLIO AS ASSIGNED

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