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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?
Art, architecture, modeling, photography, and journalism.
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.
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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Description
Test your knowledge of portfolio assessment with this quiz exploring the nature and significance of portfolios in various professions and educational settings.
