Portfolio Assessment

Portfolio in Education

• Professions that value documentation of proficiency: Art, architecture, modeling, photography, and journalism, where examples of actual work showcase skill, style, and talent.
• Purpose of a portfolio in education: To demonstrate learning, achievement, and growth over time, often used for assessment and evaluation.

Characteristics of Portfolios

• Not limited to: Only certain subjects or fields,portfolio assessment can be applied to various areas of education.
• Primary method of evaluation: In fields like art, architecture, modeling, photography, and journalism, portfolios are the primary method of evaluation.

Nature of Portfolio Assessment

• Contextual evaluation: Portfolio assessment considers the process, context, and outcome of student work, rather than just the final product.

Traditional Fields Relying on Portfolios

• Art, architecture, modeling, photography, and journalism: These fields have traditionally relied on portfolios as a method of evaluation, showcasing skill and talent.

Defining a Portfolio in Education

• A collection of student work: A portfolio in education is a collection of student work, often including projects, assignments, and reflections, which demonstrate learning and growth.

Contents of Portfolios

• Usually include: Projects, assignments, reflections, and self-assessment, which provide a comprehensive picture of student learning and achievement.

Main Purpose of a Portfolio

• Demonstrate learning and growth: The main purpose of a portfolio in education is to demonstrate student learning and growth over time, highlighting progress and achievements.

Types of Portfolios

• Paper-based vs. digital portfolios: Portfolios can be paper-based (physical) or digital (online), differing in format but serving the same purpose of showcasing student work and learning.