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PORTFOLIOPORTFOLIOTHE RESUME OF TODAYTHE RESUME OF TODAY

© Dr. Callie Mady & Dr. Douglas Gosse© Dr. Callie Mady & Dr. Douglas GosseMethods, Nipissing University, 2008-2009Methods, Nipissing University, 2008-2009

BELL WORKBELL WORK

Step1: Google and save the following article to your Methods folder, sub-Step1: Google and save the following article to your Methods folder, sub-folder ‘Portfolio’:folder ‘Portfolio’:– Berrill, D. (March 2002). Berrill, D. (March 2002). Portfolios promote professional growthPortfolios promote professional growth, ,

Professionally Speaking, Ontario College of Teachers, retrieved Jan. 2, Professionally Speaking, Ontario College of Teachers, retrieved Jan. 2, 2009 from 2009 from http://www.oct.ca/publications/professionally_speaking/march_2002/http://www.oct.ca/publications/professionally_speaking/march_2002/portfolio.aspportfolio.asp

Step 2: Scan it (i.e. read it quickly for main ideas) Step 2: Scan it (i.e. read it quickly for main ideas)

Afterwards:Afterwards: Go to ‘Portfolios’ in Methods A-Z for note taking during this lessonGo to ‘Portfolios’ in Methods A-Z for note taking during this lesson Create a new sub-heading called ‘Professional Portfolio’ in this section; the Create a new sub-heading called ‘Professional Portfolio’ in this section; the

notes already there are for tomorrow’s lesson on ‘Student portfolios’notes already there are for tomorrow’s lesson on ‘Student portfolios’

HOOK: a sincere, professional & effective portfolio by Josh Murphy

Josh Murphy’s student teacher portfolio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSu2ApycvH0

– To save this video, go to www.savetube.com

– Paste the URL in the box that says, “Video to Save” and press “Go”

– Then click “Download”

– Call it whatever you want but save as a .flv entension

– You may need to download the FLV player for free from the internet; an STA can demonstrate how to do this at the start of tomorrow’s lesson

Key Questions:

– How did this portfolio inspire you?

– What elements might you consider including in your own portfolio?

– Are you considering creating an electronic portfolio?

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What is a professional portfolio?

A portfolio is a purposeful collection of work that exhibits any learner's efforts, progress and achievements. As such, it provides a forum to develop the habits of mind conducive to reflective practice. For teacher candidates, this process begins a career-long journey of professional growth that is both self-directed and self-monitored.

What is a professional portfolio?

a fusion of processes and product. the processes include:

– collection

– selection

– reflection

– goal setting the product will be a thoughtfully organized array or collection

of artifacts that illustrates your development as a teacher during this year.

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It is a…..

Collection of :•Documents•Artifacts•items

That…DemonstratesShowsHighlightsIllustratesIntegratesSummarizesRevealsArticulatesDisplays

Your…AccomplishmentsExperiencesContributionsPhilosophyGoalsSkillsAbilitiesGrowthOriginalityInsights

A Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working GuideA Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working Guide – ETFO from – ETFO from http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdfhttp://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdf

Save this guide to your Methods folder, in which you Save this guide to your Methods folder, in which you now have a sub-folder entitled ‘Portfolio’now have a sub-folder entitled ‘Portfolio’

You may opt to scan and save other documents here, You may opt to scan and save other documents here, rather than including irreplaceable originals in your rather than including irreplaceable originals in your portfolio, e.g. copies of transcripts, diplomas, portfolio, e.g. copies of transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc. certificates, etc.

This will also help if creating an electronic portfolioThis will also help if creating an electronic portfolio Key Question:Key Question: What are 10 reasons why you should What are 10 reasons why you should

consider creating and maintaining a portfolio? TYP and consider creating and maintaining a portfolio? TYP and type out as many as you can under ‘Portfolios’ in type out as many as you can under ‘Portfolios’ in Methods A-ZMethods A-Z

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Why make a professional portfolio?

•to record, display and reflect on teaching-related growth and achievement attained over this year

•reflective means thinking about, and then explaining why you've included a particular piece in your portfolio. It turns your collection of "stuff" into a dynamic description of you as a teacher

•it can give you an edge in an interview

•it is set up ready for your first year Performance Appraisal

•needed for promotion to an administrative or consultant position

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For whom is a professional For whom is a professional portfolio?portfolio?

1.1. You!You!

– to document your professional journey to document your professional journey and growth this yearand growth this year

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For whom is a professional portfolio?

1. Your Methods instructor-me!

– to demonstrate your achievement of program & Methods expectations

= Standards of Practice, go to my website; Resources—Additional Resources:

http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/douglasg/EDUC4315/Resources/standards_flyer_OCT.pdf

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For whom is a professional For whom is a professional portfolio?portfolio?

1.1. Potential employersPotential employers– to articulate/show proof of your educational to articulate/show proof of your educational

philosophy & teaching-learning skills philosophy & teaching-learning skills – a “living” appendix for your resume a “living” appendix for your resume

Why include reflections on lesson Why include reflections on lesson plans?plans?

To improve your learningTo improve your learning– people DO NOT necessarily learn from their people DO NOT necessarily learn from their

experience …experience …– particularly if they do not think about it, or if they do particularly if they do not think about it, or if they do

not take responsibility for its creationnot take responsibility for its creation

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Source: Holburn, P. (1988). Holburn, P. (1988). Becoming a Reflective PractitionerBecoming a Reflective Practitioner. Toronto: Kagan & Woo . Toronto: Kagan & Woo Ltd.Ltd.

Why include reflections on lesson plans?

To improve student learning:

– Henry Mintzberg, McGill University, Business Management, was asked the question, “ If you could snap your fingers and have everyone do one thing in the workplace, what would it be? ”

– Mintzberg replied, "Ask yourself what did I do all day long and why did I do it?"

– He explained that people aren’t very reflective; we don’t always step back and look at ourselves and our own behaviors but that’s critically important to a company or institution’s success

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What do portfolios say about their creators?

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1. What strengths, skills and abilities does I have to offer?2. What have I done to demonstrate these skills?4. What does the Portfolio say about me as a Teacher/Learner 5. What does the Portfolio say about my plans for Future Professional Growth?6. What do my reflections communicate?

Consider the following questions:Consider the following questions:

What do you want your portfolio to say about you?

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Where do I begin? Where do I begin? Ten Steps to Creating a PortfolioTen Steps to Creating a Portfolio

1. Research the employer or job desired

2. Review your collection of artifacts

3. Pick out the artifacts or work samples that apply specifically to this job

4. Develop a sequence for the artifacts.

5. Develop captions and titles.

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Ten Stepscontinued

6. Create a Table of Contents and an Introduction or Summary of skills

7. Develop the first draft

8. Evaluate your Product, Get Feedback

9. Revise and Develop Final Draft

10. Rehearse using your Portfolio

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What should I include in my exit portfolio?

See assignment handout

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Overview of Candidate

Cover letter (application letter to board) Resume ( include 3 references) Letters of Reference (minimum of 2) from

people who’ve seen you teach e.g. faculty advisor, associate teacher, VP, principal, professor

*Faith statement *copies of transcripts/degrees (V.I.P. for senior

math/chemistry/physics)

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Commitment to Students and Student Commitment to Students and Student Learning Learning

A Personal Statement or Philosophy of Education:A Personal Statement or Philosophy of Education: be poetic, be poetic, creative, non-standard if you likecreative, non-standard if you like

Assignment #1: Assignment #1: the summary/reflection only, 1-2 pagesthe summary/reflection only, 1-2 pages Other Documentation for example:Other Documentation for example:

– *Letters of thanks from pupils, parents, etc.*Letters of thanks from pupils, parents, etc.– *Pictures of bulletin boards you have created*Pictures of bulletin boards you have created– *Information about field trips/events you have organized*Information about field trips/events you have organized– *Pictures of you with students*Pictures of you with students– *List & description of ice breakers*List & description of ice breakers– *Evidence of *Evidence of diversitydiversity training e.g. certificates training e.g. certificates– *Multiple Intelligences profile and 8 activities *Multiple Intelligences profile and 8 activities – *Pygmalion Theory write-up, notes, and analogy to movie*Pygmalion Theory write-up, notes, and analogy to movie

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Professional KnowledgeProfessional Knowledge

Classroom management planClassroom management plan Analysis of Communication PracticesAnalysis of Communication Practices *IEP sample or critique*IEP sample or critique *Exceptionality profile*Exceptionality profile *A fact sheet, in list form, of skills*A fact sheet, in list form, of skills *Knowledge of adolescent development (Methods A-Z)*Knowledge of adolescent development (Methods A-Z) *Evidence of understanding of curriculum and learning theories, for *Evidence of understanding of curriculum and learning theories, for

example:example:

– Cooperative learningCooperative learning

– ConstructivismConstructivism

– Holism or holistic approachHolism or holistic approach

– Transmission, Transaction, Transformation, etc.Transmission, Transaction, Transformation, etc.

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Professional Knowledge continued

*evidence of understanding and reflection on student development, learning theory, ethics, educational research, educational policies, etc.

*Certificates of Awards, Honours, Scholarships that demonstrate your professional knowledge

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Teaching PracticeTeaching Practice

Three sample lesson plans with reflections (2 variations Three sample lesson plans with reflections (2 variations DIPF & APF if possible)DIPF & APF if possible)

Practicum Evaluations Practicum Evaluations Sample unit plan using OCUP (just 4-7 pages of Sample unit plan using OCUP (just 4-7 pages of

highlights)highlights) Samples of original assessment strategies (minimum 2 Samples of original assessment strategies (minimum 2

different types)different types) Documentation/samples of Technical/Computer Skills Documentation/samples of Technical/Computer Skills

used in the classroomused in the classroom

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Teaching PracticeTeaching Practice continuedcontinued

*Visual Tools/Organizers, Mind Maps (3 examples to show your mastery & how you’ll use these with students)

*Example & description of debate in your classroom, like the activity we did in class (step-by-step)

*Pictures of me teaching *Representative course materials I have developed

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Leadership and CommunityLeadership and Community (Leaders & Followers at times)(Leaders & Followers at times)

Examples/pictures of personal interests, talents and skills (Be Examples/pictures of personal interests, talents and skills (Be creative & daring to showcase WHO you are)creative & daring to showcase WHO you are)

NewsletterNewsletter *A program/brochure from an event I planned or participated in*A program/brochure from an event I planned or participated in *Letters of thanks from employer, organization, volunteer *Letters of thanks from employer, organization, volunteer

projects projects *Newspaper Articles – Achievements*Newspaper Articles – Achievements *Relevant volunteer work (Girl Guides, Cadets, *Relevant volunteer work (Girl Guides, Cadets,

church/temple/synagogue group, etc.)church/temple/synagogue group, etc.) *Web page ( computer class or other)*Web page ( computer class or other) *Contribution to Science or Historica Fair*Contribution to Science or Historica Fair Section rep, Eddy toys for Christmas 2008, social activity Section rep, Eddy toys for Christmas 2008, social activity

organizer, Holiday Concert organizer/participant, choir, etc. organizer, Holiday Concert organizer/participant, choir, etc.

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Ongoing Professional LearningOngoing Professional Learning

A list /certificate of conferences and workshops attended this A list /certificate of conferences and workshops attended this yearyear

Professional growth planProfessional growth plan *A list/certificate of recent accreditations – ABQs accomplished *A list/certificate of recent accreditations – ABQs accomplished

or plannedor planned * Photos of awards or personal achievements related to * Photos of awards or personal achievements related to

professional growth professional growth

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Ethical StandardsEthical Standards

Criminal reference checkCriminal reference check *TB documentation*TB documentation *Detailed pastoral information including references*Detailed pastoral information including references *Involvement in any religious conferences, workshops *Involvement in any religious conferences, workshops

etc.etc. *Any information/documentation that answers the *Any information/documentation that answers the

question “What professional values and ethical question “What professional values and ethical responsibilities are central to the profession of responsibilities are central to the profession of teaching”teaching”

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Professional PortfolioProfessional Portfolio Changes to exit portfolio Changes to exit portfolio

Gear your lesson plans to the applied positionGear your lesson plans to the applied position Gear your documents of skill sets to the job requirementsGear your documents of skill sets to the job requirements Public board remove faith/pastoral referencesPublic board remove faith/pastoral references Separate Board or Christian school include many examples of Separate Board or Christian school include many examples of

how you integrated your faith into your teaching and your living how you integrated your faith into your teaching and your living practicespractices

You may opt to create a 15-20 page portfolio of KEY elements You may opt to create a 15-20 page portfolio of KEY elements that correspond to the board’s philosophy and the position you’re that correspond to the board’s philosophy and the position you’re applying for that can be mailed or left with employersapplying for that can be mailed or left with employers

It is a good idea to san these and submit the CD, tooIt is a good idea to san these and submit the CD, too *Remember, the Professional Portfolio will continue to be *Remember, the Professional Portfolio will continue to be

used and amended throughout your initial years teaching and used and amended throughout your initial years teaching and your entire career—this is not a one shot deal!your entire career—this is not a one shot deal!

ETFO ResourceETFO Resource

Step 1:Step 1: Google and save the following article to your Methods folder, sub- Google and save the following article to your Methods folder, sub-folder ‘Portfolio’:folder ‘Portfolio’:

– A Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working GuideA Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working Guide – ETFO from – ETFO from http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdhttp://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdff

Step 1, Key question:Step 1, Key question: what as an occasional teacher should you put in your what as an occasional teacher should you put in your portfolio, according to ETFO?portfolio, according to ETFO?

A Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working GuideA Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working Guide – ETFO from – ETFO from http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdfhttp://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdf

What as an occasional teachers should you put in What as an occasional teachers should you put in your portfolio?your portfolio? (15-20 pages) (15-20 pages)– ResumeResume– Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation– Formal letters of appraisalFormal letters of appraisal– Record of professional development-courses, workshops, and Record of professional development-courses, workshops, and

activitiesactivities– Philosophy of educationPhilosophy of education– Values, beliefs, and goalsValues, beliefs, and goals– Overview of unit goals and instructional plansOverview of unit goals and instructional plans– Samples of student work, and comments about you as a Samples of student work, and comments about you as a

teacherteacher

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How Do I Put It Together?How Do I Put It Together?

Loose-leaf portfolio binder or notebook with zipperLoose-leaf portfolio binder or notebook with zipper Tabs for major topics and sub-topics as applicableTabs for major topics and sub-topics as applicable A supply of non-glare plastic page covers to hold materials BUT A supply of non-glare plastic page covers to hold materials BUT

be careful not to create awkward documents that need to be be careful not to create awkward documents that need to be pulled from hard-to-retrieve plastic covers…itpulled from hard-to-retrieve plastic covers…it is better to have is better to have individual sheets for each back-to-back page when individual sheets for each back-to-back page when appropriateappropriate

Well organized, professional mannerWell organized, professional manner Table of contents to find informationTable of contents to find information

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How to Present your Portfolio?

Let employer know about your portfolio from the very beginning of your job search

Mention portfolio in your cover letter Take portfolio to interviews Respond to questions with portfolio examples when appropriate If you cannot show whole portfolio, offer samples Consider leaving the 15-20 page version in a stapled or duotang

form and/or leave electronic version after interview, too

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Due DateDue Date

On or On or beforebefore April 3, 2008 (preferably asap that week, April 3, 2008 (preferably asap that week, as in your first class! Time is short!) – will be returned as in your first class! Time is short!) – will be returned to you before the program endto you before the program end

If you submit it before February 6If you submit it before February 6 thth it will be marked & it will be marked & handed back to you during the first class after practicumhanded back to you during the first class after practicum

You may sign up for a 15-20 minute conference to You may sign up for a 15-20 minute conference to grade your portfolio with me; then you get it back tout grade your portfolio with me; then you get it back tout de suite; I enjoy this option very much and you will, toode suite; I enjoy this option very much and you will, too

Required elements garner 10.5/15 or 70% maximum Required elements garner 10.5/15 or 70% maximum but with optional elements you should achieve morebut with optional elements you should achieve more

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ResourcesResources

A Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working GuideA Teacher’s Professional Portfolio: A Working Guide – ETFO – ETFO from from http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professiohttp://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Professionalism.pdfnalism.pdf

Professional Portfolios, A District 11 OSSTF Resource PamphletProfessional Portfolios, A District 11 OSSTF Resource Pamphlet from http://www.execulink.com/~osstf11/portfolios.htmfrom http://www.execulink.com/~osstf11/portfolios.htm

Visit: www.portfoliomaker.caVisit: www.portfoliomaker.ca Josh Murphy’s student teacher portfolio: Josh Murphy’s student teacher portfolio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSu2ApycvH0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSu2ApycvH0 Carl Harod’s music teacher portfolio: Carl Harod’s music teacher portfolio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Af2t7uRJ6chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Af2t7uRJ6c

ReferencesReferences

Gosse, D. (2008). Portfolios. Gosse, D. (2008). Portfolios. Methods A-ZMethods A-Z, retrieved January 2, 2008 from , retrieved January 2, 2008 from http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/douglasg/EDUC4315/methods_a-z.htmhttp://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/douglasg/EDUC4315/methods_a-z.htm

Holburn, P. (1988). Holburn, P. (1988). Becoming a Reflective PractitionerBecoming a Reflective Practitioner. Toronto: Kagan & . Toronto: Kagan & Woo Ltd.Woo Ltd.

Rolheiser, C., & Ross, J. (2000). Student Self-Evaluation-What Do We Rolheiser, C., & Ross, J. (2000). Student Self-Evaluation-What Do We Know? Know? Orbit, 30Orbit, 30(4), 33-36.(4), 33-36.

Schwartz, S., & Pollishuke, M. (2005). Schwartz, S., & Pollishuke, M. (2005). Creating the Dynamic Classroom, A Creating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for TeachersHandbook for Teachers. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc.. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc.

Block IV: Methods Objectives & ThemesBlock IV: Methods Objectives & Themes

11stst class: ‘Professional Portfolios’ class: ‘Professional Portfolios’ 22ndnd class: ‘Student portfolios’: class: ‘Student portfolios’:

– Gosse, D. (2008). Student Portfolios. Gosse, D. (2008). Student Portfolios. Methods A-ZMethods A-Z, retrieved January 2, , retrieved January 2, 2008 from 2008 from http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/douglasg/EDUC4315/methods_a-z.htmhttp://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/douglasg/EDUC4315/methods_a-z.htm

– ‘‘Resume and cover letters’also on Resume and cover letters’also on Methods A-ZMethods A-Z 33rdrd class: ‘Mock Interviews’ and then ‘Students at Risk’ class: ‘Mock Interviews’ and then ‘Students at Risk’ 44thth class: ‘Metacognition’ class: ‘Metacognition’ 55thth class: ‘Constructivism’ class: ‘Constructivism’

– Historica & Science FairsHistorica & Science Fairs

*We may add an activity such as 3 corners debates or VAK, or postpone an activity to respond to *We may add an activity such as 3 corners debates or VAK, or postpone an activity to respond to our on-going needsour on-going needs

APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

Work on your professional portfolio! Work on your professional portfolio! Au boulot!Au boulot!