E-Portfolio Purpose: The purpose of creating and maintaining an electronic portfolio is for students to reflect on their identity and practice as a future educator and to apply the... E-Portfolio Purpose: The purpose of creating and maintaining an electronic portfolio is for students to reflect on their identity and practice as a future educator and to apply the acquired learning and strategies of this course in your role as a future ECE. The portfolio should include the following: Total of 15 marks (see rubric breakdown of marks below) 1. Cover page (name (.25 marks), credentials (.25 marks), photos (.50 marks), content section (1 mark), and a summary section (1 mark). [Please review video in Powerpoint for example of cover page, content, and summary sections on slide 3]. Total of 3 marks. 2. Welcome page with you BIO picture (Professional, not a selfie)(see video on slide 3 of PowerPoint). Include who you are (.50 mark), where you live (.50 mark), and a short story about yourself (1 mark). Total of 2 marks. 3. Résumé (i.e, the same one submitted for the résumé assignment that has already been graded). 0 marks as it has already been graded previously. 4. Philosophy as an Educator [see video within PowerPoint slide deck on slide 3 and How Does Learning Happen? for examples]. Must include Emergent Curriculum and Play-Based Learning. Total of 3 marks. 5. Program Planning Examples [i.e., two new experiences. May not use your examples from placement that have been graded for mid-term. See video on slide 3]. Total of 2 marks. 6. Pictures of How you Set up Your 2 New Planned Experiences in Placement [2-3 pages][i.e., pictures from your two new experiences. May not use your examples from placement that have been graded for mid-term]. These pictures are to include examples of your set-up and the children engaging with your two new experiences and the children's artifacts. Total of 2 marks. 7. Letter of Reference from mentor/or supervisor. [Resources will be supplemented to support your learning]. Total of 2 marks. 8. Thank You Page. [see video on slide 3 for example]. Total of 1 mark.
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The question outlines the requirements for creating an electronic portfolio for a future educator in Early Childhood Education. It specifies what content to include and how marks will be allocated based on different sections. This is a detailed description of an assignment rather than a question requiring clarification.
Answer
Reflect on identity and apply learning as a future ECE.
The purpose of creating and maintaining an electronic portfolio is for students to reflect on their identity and practice as a future educator, and to apply the acquired learning and strategies of their course in their role as a future Early Childhood Educator (ECE).
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The purpose of creating and maintaining an electronic portfolio is for students to reflect on their identity and practice as a future educator, and to apply the acquired learning and strategies of their course in their role as a future Early Childhood Educator (ECE).
More Information
Electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) are designed as a digital collection of evidence that showcases a student's learning journey over time. They facilitate reflection on one's learning experiences and growth, helping students prepare for their future professional roles.
Tips
A common mistake is not aligning content with the purpose of the portfolio. Ensure each section reflects on learning and professional growth.
Sources
- EPortfolios Explained: Theory and Practice - University of Waterloo - uwaterloo.ca
- Defining the E-Portfolio: What It Is and Why It Matters - ResearchGate - researchgate.net
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