The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing Portfolios

by Claywell, Gina S.

• ISBN13: 9780205321032
• ISBN10: 0205321038
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-29
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This brief and inexpensive book helps students compile effective portfolios for a variety of situations and courses. Shows students how to understand what type of portfolio is called for, recognize the material most appropriate for inclusion, and submit a portfolio that shows learning. This guide does not approach portfolios as the driving force of a course; rather, it teaches students who are asked to submit portfolios - with or without direct instructor supervision - how to construct successful portfolios. Anyone looking to compile a portfolio.

Table of Contents

Preface
Determine What is Expected of You	1	(14)
Uses of Portfolios	2	(4)
Types of Portfolios	6	(1)
Goals of Portfolios	7	(2)
Audiences for Portfolios	9	(3)
Role of the Instructor or Program Administrator	12	(1)
Your Role	12	(1)
Assessing Your Portfolio Type	13	(1)
Works Cited	14	(1)
Develop Good Writing Habits Now	15	(8)
Avoid Procrastination	16	(1)
Think Globally First	17	(1)
Develop an Active Writing Style	18	(1)
Conduct Background Research Thoroughly	19	(1)
Start Reflecting	20	(1)
Your Role	21	(1)
Assessing Your Writing Habits	21	(1)
Works Cited	22	(1)
Understand Re(en)vision of Your Work	23	(10)
View Revision as an Opportunity	24	(1)
Understand Instructors' Recommendations for Change	25	(2)
Adopt Global Revision Strategies	27	(2)
Develop Stronger Editing Skills	29	(1)
Your Role	30	(1)
Revising Your Writing	31	(1)
Works Cited	32	(1)
Select Appropriate Material to Include	33	(10)
Suit Writing Selections to Portfolio Type	34	(2)
Represent Your Varied Best	36	(2)
Organize Your Portfolio	38	(1)
Your Role	39	(1)
Selecting Material to Include	40	(2)
Works Cited	42	(1)
Reflect on the Process	43	(12)
Understand the Importance of Reflection Statements	43	(2)
Point to Specific Changes	45	(2)
Highlight Strengths Identified by the Portfolio Process	47	(1)
Comment on the Experience	48	(1)
Review the Reflection Statement	49	(2)
Your Role	51	(1)
Reflecting on Your Writing	52	(1)
Works Cited	53	(2)
Prepare the Actual Document	55	(10)
Physical Portfolio Submissions	55	(3)
Electronic Portfolio Submissions	58	(4)
Your Role	62	(1)
Preparing Your Portfolio	63	(1)
Works Cited	64	(1)
Follow Up	65	(6)
Collect Portfolio after Release Date	65	(1)
Request Response to the Work	66	(1)
Challenge the Portfolio Grade, If Necessary	66	(1)
Apply the Process to Professional/Academic Situations	67	(1)
Your Role	68	(1)
Preparing Your Portfolio	69	(1)
Works Cited	70	(1)
Appendix A. Glossary	71	(1)
Appendix B. Teacher Education Portfolios	72	(2)
Appendix C. Unsuccessful Reflection Statements	74	(3)
Appendix D. Good Reflection Statements	77	(6)
Appendix E. Better Reflection Statements	83	(7)
Appendix F. Successful Portfolio Revisions	90	(22)
Appendix G. Selected Portfolio Resources	112	(3)
About the Author	115	(1)
Index	116