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The program portfolio (begun in EDU201) is required of all Teacher Education students to exhibit evidence of growth as teachers.  Portfolios are evaluated upon application for admission to the Teacher Education Program and application for student teaching.  Coursework expected to be included in program portfolios can be found at http://education.csm.edu/portfolio/coursework.htm  .  While enrolled in EDU 495, Student Teaching Seminar, students convert program portfolios to professional portfolios.

The professional portfolio is a requirement for completion of EDU 495, Student Teaching Seminar.  Listed below are the elements you are expected to include in your portfolio.

Evaluation Rubric

bullet A portfolio is collection of artifacts that demonstrate an individual's professional accomplishments and intentions.
bullet The portfolio can be used as an authentic assessment tool or an employment tool.
bullet An effective portfolio includes reflection and notation regarding the selection of items contained within.
bullet A digital portfolio consists of the same elements as any portfolio, but collects them on a Web Site and/or a Compact Disk.

What to Include in a Teaching and Learning Professional Portfolio

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Philosophy of Teaching

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Resume

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Evidence of Student and Teacher Learning (student teaching)

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Lesson Plans

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Children's Work

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Scholarly Papers

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Technology Projects

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Awards & Honors

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Plans for the Future

Professional Portfolio Evaluation Rubric

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Mechanics most links do not work, many dead ends, numerous spelling errors  5-10 links don't work, many dead ends, links not clear, all linear, numerous spelling errors  3-4 links don't work, some links go to dead ends, numerous spelling errors  most links work, links are clearly labeled, easy to navigate stack, few spelling errors  multi-linked pages, all links work, links clearly labeled, no spelling errors 
Structure one link named incorrectly  one link or file saved correctly  one link and file named correctly, no navigation bar  4-6 links, named correctly, partial navigation bar on all pages multi-links, named, correctly
correct navigation bar on al pages
Graphics no graphics  only clip art, no scanned pictures (student work) clip art , scanned pictures -not clear, little use of drawing tools * clip art, clear scanned pictures, some use of drawing tools  clip art, clear scanned pictures, varied use of drawing tools 
Content only personal information  mostly personal information, no coursework or resume  few examples of coursework, field experience, no resume 

no scholarly papers

examples of coursework, lessons, related field experience, scholarly papers and resume  good examples of coursework, lessons philosophy, field experience, scholarly papers lesson plans, and resume 
Captions/
Reflections
no captions or reflective pieces  few captions - mostly descriptive- not telling why pieces were included  adequate captions but descriptive only  good use of captions but greater depth of reflection needed  excellent captions provide links between experiences and learning theory, thoughtful reflections explain why pieces included 

*Drawing Tools include resampling and transparentizing graphics for faster loading and attractive appearance.

 

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