Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success, Third 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.
Table of Contents:
Preface 00
CHAPTER 1 Understanding the Concept 00
Introduction 00
What Is a Professional Teaching Portfolio?
Types of Portfolios
Pre-service Teacher Portfolios
Entrance Portfolio
Working Portfolio
Exit Portfolio
Interview Portfolio
In-service Teacher Portfolios
Working Portfolio
Showcase Portfolio
Benefits of Portfolio Development
Fosters Self-Assessment and Reflection
Provides Personal Satisfaction and Renewal
Provides Tools for Empowerment
Promotes Collaboration
Provides a Holistic Approach to Assessment
Portfolio Development Issues
Labor-Intensive and Time-Consuming Preparation
Quality of Document Presentation
Evaluation of Portfolio Evidence
Conclusion
Chapter 1 Activities
CHAPTER 2 Performance Standards, Accountability, and Portfolio Development
Introduction
Performance Standards as a Determinant of Teacher Competency
The Importance of Performance Standards to Teaching and Professional Portfolios
Teaching Standards Correlate with Student Standards
Standards Target Outcomes for Teachers
Standards Establish Credibility
Standards Provide a Common Language
Standards Demonstrate a Commitment to Professional Accountability
Standards Provide a Framework for Teaching Assessment and Evaluation
Using Standards and Universal Themes as a Framework for Portfolio Development
Linking Coursework to Performance Standards
Linking a Professional Development Plan to Performance Standards
No Child Left Behind–The Era of Widespread Accountability
Data-Driven Instruction
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Activ
