Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio : A Guide for Success

by Costantino, Patricia M.; De Lorenzo, Marie N.; Kobrinski, Edward J.

Edition:

2nd

ISBN13:

9780205458394

ISBN10:

0205458394

Format:

Paperback

Pub. Date:

1/1/2006

Publisher(s):

Allyn & Bacon

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Summary

Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success, Second Edition, offers practical, comprehensive guidelines for developing standards-based paper or electronic professional teaching portfolios. This text leads future and in-service teachers through the rigorous process of documenting the qualities of good teaching: sound planning and preparation, able classroom management, attention to quality instruction, and continuous professional growth. Real-world examples accompany expert advice on both content and presentation, encouraging the creation of an effective portfolio that correlates evidence with national and state standards.

Preface

Understanding the Concept

(8)

Introduction

(1)

What Is a Professional Teaching Portfolio?

(1)

Types of Portfolios

(2)

Pre-service Teacher Portfolios

(1)

In-service Teacher Portfolios

(1)

Benefits of Portfolio Development

(2)

Fosters Self-Assessment and Reflection

(1)

Provides Personal Satisfaction and Renewal

(1)

Provides Tools for Empowerment

(1)

Promotes Collaboration

(1)

Provides a Holistic Approach to Assessment

(1)

Portfolio Development Issues

(2)

Labor-Intensive and Time-Consuming Preparation

(1)

Quality of Document Presentation

(1)

Evaluation of Portfolio Evidence

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Reviewing Chapter 1

(1)

Portfolio Development and Performance Standards

(18)

Introduction

(1)

The Importance of Performance Standards to Teaching and Professional Portfolios

(2)

Teaching Standards Correlate with Student Standards

(1)

Standards Target Outcomes for Teachers

(1)

Standards Establish Credibility

(1)

Standards Provide a Common Language

(1)

Standards Provide a Framework for Teaching Assessment and Evaluation

(1)

Using Standards and Universal Themes as a Framework for Portfolio Development

(3)

Linking Coursework to Performance Standards

(1)

Linking a Professional Development Plan to Performance Standards

(9)

Conclusion

(1)

Reviewing Chapter 2

(2)

Phase I---Getting Started

(8)

Introduction

(1)

Determining the Purpose

(1)

Considering a Set of Performance Standards

(1)

Collecting, Selecting, and Creating Documents

(4)

Suggestions for Portfolio Documentation

(3)

Questions to Consider When Selecting Evidence

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Reviewing Chapter 3

(1)

Phase II---Enhancing Your Evidence

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Connecting Standards to Portfolio Documentation

(2)

Supporting Your Documentation

(1)

Introductions

(1)

Explanations

(1)

Reflections

(1)

Combining Introductions, Explanations, and Reflections

(4)

Displaying Your Documentation

(1)

Packaging

(1)

Organizing

(1)

Designing

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Reviewing Chapter 4

(1)

Phase III---Using Your Portfolio

(8)

Introduction

(1)

Self-Evaluating Your Portfolio

(3)

Evaluating the Introduction to Your Portfolio

(1)

Evaluating the Organization of Your Portfolio

(1)

Evaluating Your Use of Performance Standards, Themes, or Goals

(1)

Evaluating Your Documentation

(1)

Evaluating Your Introductions, Explanations, and Reflections

(1)

Presenting Your Portfolio

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Reviewing Chapter 5

(2)

Electronic Portfolios: An Emerging Requirement

(18)

Introduction

(1)

What Is an Electronic Portfolio?

(1)

What Are the Advantages of Developing an Electronic Portfolio?

(2)

Do I Have the Technical Knowledge and Skills?

(1)

What Computer Hardware Do I Need?

(1)

What Computer Software Do I Need?

(1)

What Is the Process for Developing an Electronic Portfolio?

(6)

Options and Issues When Publishing an Electronic Portfolio

(2)

Publishing on a CD-ROM or DVD

(1)

Publishing on the Web

(1)

Assessing the Technical Aspects of Your Electronic Portfolio

(1)

Resources to Get You Started

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Reviewing Chapter 6

(1)

Examples of Portfolio Entries

(96)

Introduction

(1)

Examples

(51)

Appendices

A: Examples of Standards

123

(8)

B: Professional Organizations

131

(4)

C: Worksheet: Linking Coursework to Standards and Portfolio Evidence

135

(2)

D: Sample Permission Letter for Photographs and/or Videos

137

(2)

E: Including a Video in Your Portfolio

139

(2)

F: Worksheet: Making Decisions About Potential Portfolio Documents

141

(6)

G: Worksheet: Evaluating Your Portfolio

147

(4)

H: Overall Portfolio Assessment Instrument

151

(4)

I: Portfolio Guidelines and Assessment Tools

155

(10)

J: Form for Assessing the Technical Aspects of Electronic Portfolios

165

(2)

Glossary

167

(4)

References

171

(4)

Index

175

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