10 Questions
What is the origin of the term 'portfolio'?
From the Italian words 'portare' (to carry) and ' Foglio' (sheet of paper)
What is NOT one of the essential elements of a portfolio according to Navarro et al. (2013)?
Appendix
What type of portfolio is intended to document what a student has learned based on the intended learning outcomes?
Assessment Portfolio
What type of portfolio documents student's proof of best efforts with respect to learning outcomes?
Showcase/Best Work Portfolio
What type of artifact in a portfolio is an example of a student's work outside the classroom?
Reproduction
What is the primary purpose of including dates on all entries in a portfolio?
To facilitate proof of growth over time
Which of the following stages in implementing portfolio assessment involves specifying the content of the portfolio?
Stage 3: Specification of portfolio content
What is an effective way to ensure that a portfolio represents a student's own work?
Requiring students to do some items in class
What is a key element of effectively using portfolios for assessment?
Involving students in selecting portfolio materials
What is the primary purpose of using a rubric, checklist, or rating scale to evaluate a portfolio?
To score and judge the portfolio based on learning outcomes
Study Notes
Portfolio Definition
- A systematic and organized collection of a student's work that demonstrates their skills and accomplishments.
- Comes from the Latin words "portare" (carry) and "foglio" (sheet of paper).
Portfolio Characteristics
- Must include student participation in selecting contents, criteria for selection, and evidence of self-reflection.
- Can include artifacts, reproductions, attestations, and productions.
Types of Portfolio
- Assessment Portfolio: documents what a student has learned based on intended learning outcomes; meant to diagnose student's learning.
- Development/Growth Portfolio: documents student's progress in meeting learning targets over an extended period.
- Showcase/Best Work/Display Portfolio: documents student's proof of best efforts with respect to learning outcomes.
Essential Elements of a Portfolio
- Cover letter: summarizes the evidence of the student's learning and progress; written at the end but placed at the beginning.
- Table of Contents
- Entries: core elements (required for each student) and optional items (representing the uniqueness of each student).
- Dates on all entries to facilitate proof of growth over time.
- Drafts (first draft and revised).
- Reflection: includes a brief rationale for choosing the item.
Implementing Portfolio Assessment
- Stage 1: Identify learning outcomes to assess through portfolio.
- Stage 2: Introduce the idea of portfolio assessment in the class.
- Stage 3: Specify portfolio content.
- Stage 4: Give clear and detailed guidelines for portfolio presentation.
- Stage 5: Inform key school officials, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Stage 6: Develop the portfolio.
Ensuring Authenticity of Student Work
- Require students to do some items in class.
- Give a test.
- Ask students to explain.
Effective Use of Portfolios
- Establish the purpose of the portfolio.
- Involve students in selecting portfolio materials.
- Review what portfolio is with students.
- Set criteria for evaluation based on learning outcomes.
- Use rubric, checklist, or rating scales for scoring and judging.
Explore the concept of a portfolio, its origins, and what it entails. Learn about the importance of student participation in creating a portfolio and what elements it should include.
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