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What are portfolios in education?
What are portfolios in education?
Portfolios in education are purposeful, systematic collections of student formative and/or summative assessments to document progress toward learning targets or show evidence of learning targets achieved.
What are some fields that have traditionally used portfolios for evaluation?
What are some fields that have traditionally used portfolios for evaluation?
Art, architecture, modeling, photography, and journalism.
What are the characteristics of an effective portfolio?
What are the characteristics of an effective portfolio?
- Purposeful 2. Systematic and well-organized 3. Meaningful sample of student work, not exhaustive collection of assessments.
Flashcards
Portfolios in education
Portfolios in education
Purposeful collections of student work documenting progress toward learning targets or achievement of those targets.
Fields using portfolios traditionally
Fields using portfolios traditionally
Art, architecture, modeling, photography, and journalism.
Characteristics of an effective portfolio
Characteristics of an effective portfolio
Purposeful, systematic, and a meaningful sample of student work.
Study Notes
Portfolios in Education
- A portfolio is a collection of student work, projects, and experiences that demonstrate learning and achievement over time.
Traditionally Portfolio-Using Fields
- Education: teacher education and training programs
- Fine Arts: graphic design, painting, sculpture, and other visual arts
- Architecture: showcasing building designs and projects
- Business: entrepreneurship, management, and leadership programs
- Healthcare: nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
Characteristics of an Effective Portfolio
- ** Authenticity**: represents the student's own work and experiences
- Relevance: aligned with learning goals and outcomes
- Coherence: organized and easy to navigate
- Depth: provides a detailed and comprehensive representation of student learning
- Breadth: showcases a range of skills, knowledge, and experiences
- Reflection: includes student reflection and self-assessment of their work
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