Teaching portfolios lincoln university learning, teaching and. Teaching portfolios should include a teaching philosophy and a set of artifacts that provide evidence for your claims. Heltasa national excellence in teaching and learning awards. Portfolios provide documented evidence of teaching from a variety of sourcesnot just student ratingsand provide context for that evidence.
I strongly support this effort as a student often has many advisors during his or her time at wsu and it is absolutely essential to. Be sure to select a range of materials that provide a holistic picture of your teaching. Teaching portfolio center for new designs in learning and. It should be used to annotate the candidates cv by providing. Beyond these basic requirements, a teaching portfolio should include 1015 different examples that help illustrate your teaching skills. It shows how i organize the class which has exciting activities, helpful reading and writing homework in cohesive and consistent way as well. If the teaching philosophy see above provides a glimpse at your theory of teaching, the. Students are expected to demonstrate conceptual mastery, not just to recognize or recall. Teaching portfolios teaching and learning university. The final teaching portfolio in livetext is organized into pages set by the lawrence template. Aug 06, 2019 provides several examples of teaching portfolios created by university of georgia teaching assistants.
Examples of teaching portfolios faculty washington state. Teaching portfolio university of california, berkeley. For each course, i identify the concepts and procedures that i want each student to master. There are no conventions governing the content ofa portfolio. These are edufolios users that are student teachers. A teaching portfolio is required for regular faculty assistant professors and associate professors who are being considered for promotion. Teaching portfolios reflective practice teaching guides. Regardless of the situation, it is vital to be thoroughly prepared before seeing students. Creating a teaching portfolio, or dossier, by compiling your teaching materials and related. Early in my education, i became a keen observer of my teachers. Teaching portfolio teaching and learning services tls.
It is a collection of materials that document teaching performance. Student teaching portfolio by natalie bassett on prezi. For example, including only syllabi will not provide your audience with an idea of how you typically structure class time. Another example was the teacher education portfolio of a. Both are indications of her commitment to undergraduate education and evidence of her teaching skills. A good teaching portfolio is a collection of items that are carefully selected to demonstrate mastery of educational skills.
The teaching portfolio provides an excellent overview of the teaching portfolio and its components. For example, you might include information on the following. Whether its called a dossier, portfolio, or profile, t he teaching portfolio as an effective way for teachers to reflect upon, describe, and document their teaching philosophy, goals, and. In this portfolio, i hope you will find everything you. It is designed to reflect the proficient standards of the national professional standards for teachers aitsl 2014. In this portfolio, the teacher showcases his ideas by posting a photograph that makes you think. This educational portfolio is a collection of evidence and reflections on the experience, accomplishments, and knowledge i have gained in the teaching field. To department of surgery promotion candidates for clinical. How the teaching methods have been modified in response to changes in students, course materials, the instructors situation, curriculum changes, and other mitigating factors.
Preparing these portfolios is a common part of teacher education programs and can be excellent preparation for a job interview. Sample portfolios teaching portfolios for academia. One of the main elements of a paperbased teaching portfolio is. A teaching portfolio is a compilation of information about a faculty members teaching, made by that faculty member, often for use in consideration for tenure or promotion. Incorporate the portfolio into the curriculum vitae. Online teaching portfolio monica ostergren welcome. Provides several examples of teaching portfolios created by university of georgia teaching assistants. Preparing a teaching portfolio 6 how the teaching methods typically used reflect that interpretation of the teachers role. These documents offer examples of the teachers practice, and typically include items created by the instructor. The teaching portfolio is an everevolving showcase that can. The process of selecting and organizing material for a portfolio can help one reflect on and improve ones teaching.
The portfolio represents your teaching record and is used to assess the quality and value of teaching and mentoring interactions with students, residents, fellows, practicing physicians, and other professionals. Teaching portfolios center for teaching vanderbilt university. This portfolio is not in a format you might expect. The teaching portfolio is an everevolving showcase that can open doors to a great teaching career. Scholarly activities and their relation to the candidates teaching.
Describe your perspective of teaching and learning. I make efforts to keep explanations concise and always provide simple but instructive examples. An introduction to the teaching portfolio christopher knapper, queens university, canada and robert cannon, australian national university conference on sharing models of innovative. Enthusiastic elementary educator providing creative lessons and engaging classroom instruction to promote the goals of literacy, criticalthinking, problem solving, collaboration skills and applications to everyday life for all students. An effective portfolio conveys a coherent message about your beliefs and approaches to teaching and offers specific evidence to support that message. Portfolioteacher work sample utah state university. Teaching portfolios center for teaching vanderbilt. It should be used to annotate the candidates cv by. Final semester pst at flinders university, south australia. Letters of recommendation from mentors or advisors the future professoriate project also requires a final summary and assessment by the faculty teaching mentor portfolio resources.
If the teaching philosophy see above provides a glimpse at your theory of teaching, the narrative explains the practice, as well as how the theory is transferred to practice. Teaching practice in its broadest sense extends beyond the obvious activities that go into teaching a course to include all activities that enrich student learning. For example, while teaching about electoral systems, i. Template and instructions teaching portfolio academic staff organisational change instructions page 2 of 2 faculty of engineering, computing and mathematics instructions for submission to submit a teaching portfolio for consideration by the dean, it must be received by the deadline. Teaching portfolio department of medicine university.
To meet this requirement, the alternative certification program requires. The narrative is an essay that offers detail about your specific teaching examples and choices. Graduate students who are planning careers as faculty members should also find this handbook useful. Examples of teaching portfolios stellenbosch university. Holly ann garnett teaching portfolio 2 teaching philosophy my teaching experiences have ranged from formal course instruction at nipissing university, a liberal arts college in ontario, to academic skill development programming at mcgill universitys teaching and learning services. Teaching large groups, small groups, individuals ii. A teaching portfolio is a record of your professional development as a teacher. For example, when introducing cosets of a subgroup, i begin by. Creating a teaching portfolio graduate syracuse university. Preparing a professional teaching portfolio for an art teaching position by melanie l. Kansas performance teaching portfolio kptp example.
Since the portfolio is about only one aspect of the professors responsibilities, it needs to be viewed in. Teaching portfolio department of medicine university of. A teaching portfolio is a factual description of your teaching. Pdf often administrators seek alternative methods of evaluating staff while staff. Sheridan center for teaching and learning, brown university. The teaching portfolio shall be organised according to the following headings.
Natalie bassetts student teaching portfolio beatrice rafferty school fall 2012 natalie bassetts student teaching portfolio beatrice rafferty school fall 2012 letters of recommendations. Golocino bachelor of secondary education mathematics december 2017 visayas state university college of education department of. This portfolio contains samples of the work i have done as part of professor maria escalantespicers teaching modern languages course at utah state university and student teaching at intech collegiate high school. Buffington over time, the idea of bringing a professional teaching portfolio to a job interview. This website reflect who i am as a classroom teacher. To department of surgery promotion candidates for clinical educator pathway nontenure track. Click here to access samples login required from mcgill professors who successfully applied for tenure or. A practical guide to improved performance and promotiontenure decisions, 3rd edition, anker, 2004. The center for teaching at vanderbilt university has excellent online resources about developing a teaching portfolio. For example, a pdf portfolio can include text documents, email messages, spreadsheets, cad drawings, and powerpoint presentations. The words and work presented in this portfolio are the intellectual property of the teacher candidate who submitted the portfolio. A teacher portfolio should include a cover, table of contents, resume, teaching philosophy,and three letters of recommendation. It can for example regard your philosophy of teaching, learning, the teachers role, examination, course evaluations, etc. The portfolio is to teaching what lists of publications, grants and.
In this portfolio, i am presenting an overview of my student teaching experience which shows my own understanding of teaching as well as a compilation that will help me define my teaching philosophies and styles. Several example portfolios are provided at the end of the book. It illustrates your philosophy of teaching and your overall approach to teaching and professional development. A pdf portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated pdf unit. Update your cv, general letter of application, materials for a teaching. Examples of teaching portfolios faculty washington. Template and instructions teaching portfolio academic staff organisational change instructions page 2 of 2 faculty of engineering, computing and mathematics instructions for. Teaching strategy good teaching is about effectively putting these principles into practice. In this updated handbook, preparing a teaching portfolio, we can now offer faculty members and administrators the kind of stepbystep, practical information necessary to get started, prepare, and maintain a teaching portfolio.
How to build teaching portfolio lawrence university. Writing a teaching philosophy pdf creating a teaching portfolio powerpoint presentation. Beyond these basic requirements, a teaching portfolio should. Ucat aims to provide faculty and gtas with a practical and selfreflective guide for developing their teaching portfolios. It is not, in itself, an instrument for teaching evaluation, but a vehicle for presenting information which may include. The curriculum vita is an academic resume, and typically is much longer than a standard job resume, since it includes all relevant work, publications. A teaching portfolio or dossier is a coherent set of material that represents your teaching practice as related to student learning. Teaching portfolio center for new designs in learning. Teaching portfolio rationales why are we creating rationales. Good teaching is about effectively putting these principles into practice. I use a variety of types of activities in the classroom to reinforce course content and promote critical thinking.
December 2017 practice teaching portfolio presented to the college of education visayas state university visca, baybay city, leyte in partial fulfillment of the course requirements in pred 200 student teaching joanne p. The following books on teaching portfolios are available for checkout in the center for teachings library. Preparing a professional teaching portfolio for an art. Then i develop a sequence of instructional activities intended to lead to that mastery. Whether its called a dossier, portfolio, or profile, t he teaching portfolio as an effective way for teachers to reflect upon, describe, and document their teaching philosophy, goals, and achievements. Enclosed below is a guide, template or example of a teaching portfolio. In this portfolio, i am presenting an overview of my student teaching experience which shows my own understanding of teaching as well as a compilation that will help me define my teaching. Teaching portfolios teaching and learning university of. Aitsl standards proficient this eportfolio will be submitted as part of my application for the transition of graduate teacher to proficient teacher. Teaching portfolio office of the provost washington. Teaching portfolio office of the provost washington state. The files in a pdf portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. Look around to get to know more about me, read about my experiences as well as some of the. Kansas performance teaching portfolio kptp example portfolio this example portfolio is intended to provide current candidates with a model portfolio.
Enthusiastic elementary educator providing creative lessons and engaging classroom instruction to promote the goals of literacy, criticalthinking, problem solving. Buffington over time, the idea of bringing a professional teaching portfolio to a job interview has become an expectation. This editable teaching portfolio comes in a modern and clean design and includes a teaching portfolio cover, portfolio dividers, binder spines, teacher resume. For example, supervising a senior thesis is very different than teaching a large undergraduate class. Studying a master of teaching secondary, specialising in chemistry and biology. You can also access the guiding questions as a pdf here. The teaching portfolio is best thought of as a documented statement of a faculty members teaching responsibilities, philosophy, goals and accomplishments as a teacher. He provides examples that show how interesting his methods are for students, because he wants learning to originate from the student, not the teacher. A teaching portfolio is a representation of your identity as a teacher. Letters of recommendation from mentors or advisors the future professoriate project also requires a final summary and. Natalie bassetts student teaching portfolio beatrice rafferty school fall 2012 natalie bassetts student teaching portfolio beatrice rafferty school fall 2012 letters of recommendations standard one. She demonstrates her teaching versatility by giving a broad menu of teaching interests and a good listing of graduate level courses in language, literature and linguistics. Teaching requires patience, understanding, compassion, and enthusiasm all things that i am more than willing to provide on a daily basis.
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