The Learning Portfolio Reflective Practice for Improving Student Learning

by Zubizarreta, John; Millis, Barbara J.

• ISBN13: 9780470388471
• ISBN10: 0470388471
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-16
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The learning portfolio is a powerful complement to traditional measures of student achievement and a widely diverse method of recording intellectual growth. This second edition of this important book offers new samples of print and electronic learning portfolios. An academic understanding of and rationale for learning portfolios and practical information that can be customized. Offers a review of the value of reflective practice in student learning and how learning portfolios support assessment and collaboration. Includes revised sample assignment sheets, guidelines, criteria, evaluation rubrics, and other material for developing print and electronic portfolios.

Author Biography

John Zubizarreta is professor of English and director of honors and faculty development at Columbia College, South Carolina. He is a frequent conference presenter and consultant, and he has mentored educators internationally on developing teaching, learning, and administrative portfolios.

Table of Contents

About the Author

About the Contributors

Foreword to the Second Edition

Foreword to the First Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Acknowledgments

About Student Learning Portfolios

An Overview of Student Learning Portfolios

Practical Questions and Issues About Student Learning Portfolios

Important Factors in Developing and Using Student Learning Portfolios

Electronic Learning Portfolios

Models Of Learning Portfolios

Learning Portfolios in the Humanities Classroom: Promoting Intentional Learning by Helping Students Uncover What Is Meaningful to Them

Getting Started with Portfolios: A Vision for Implementing Reflection to Enhance Student Learning

The Oral Health E-portfolio: A Three-Year Project

EPAC: Building a Community of Practice Around E-portfolios

Encouraging a Refl ective Disposition: Scaffolding Critical Thought Through Portfolio Development

A Journey Involving Integrating an E-portfolio into a Course Management System

The E-portfolio and Liberal Arts Education at Agnes Scott College

The LeBow College of Business My LIFEfolio: An E-portfolio Program

Learning Portfolios in a Sophomore-Level Composition and Literature Course

A Journal of Citizenship: Orienting First-Year Students to Liberal Education

Representing, Not Testing: Webfolio as Final Exam

Challenging Tertiary Teachers' Beliefs and Practices: Facilitating Change and Development Through Portfolios

The English Language E-portfolio

Upon Further Review: A Second Look at the Student Learning Portfolio

Sample Learning Portfolio Selections

Education Technology Web Site

Learning Portfolio

Learning Portfolio Refl ections

PowerPoint Portfolio

Honors Portfolio

Career Portfolio

Practical Materials

Self-Assessment

Four-Year Portfolio Development Plan

Portfolio Evaluation Form Contents Checklist

Showcase/Electronic Portfolio Evaluation Form

Webfolio Assignment

Learning Portfolio Project

Online Refl ective Writing: Instructions for Threaded Discussion

Portfolio Reflections

Honors Senior Portfolio Option: Contract and Guidelines

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Portfolios

Double-Column Notes for Reflection

Learning Portfolio Assignment

Sample Student Reflections

Review and Revision Process and Submission Letter for Webfolios

Rubric for Evaluating Webfolios

Refl ective Writing Assignment

Report Guidelines: Sample Questions for Reflection

Promoting Intentional Learning Assignment

Evaluation Rubric for Reflective Essays

Reflections in Technology Portfolios

Technology in Education Web Page

References

Index

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