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Evidence in the Adult Portfolio. Jones, M., Shelton, M. (2011). Developing Your Portfolio--Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff: A Guide for the Early Childhood Student or Professional, Second Edition. Routledge. What is EVIDENCE?.
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Evidence in the Adult Portfolio Jones, M., Shelton, M. (2011). Developing Your Portfolio--Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff: A Guide for the Early Childhood Student or Professional, Second Edition. Routledge.
What is EVIDENCE? • All components of the portfolio that support the builder’s claims of competence in knowledge, skills, dispositions and accomplishments • Personal documents • describe who you are • Artifacts • describe what you know and can do
The Role of Evidence • To portray the builder as competent • To demonstrate knowledge, skills, dispositions & accomplishments over time • To represent connections between actions & beliefs, thinking & doing, and artifacts & standards/guidelines
Personal Documents Resumes Philosophy statements Reflections Certificates Awards Evaluations Letters of reference Professional memberships Transcripts Professional growth plans Artifacts Work samples Observations Lesson plans & units Photographs Assessment plans Field work logs or journals Audio or video clips Newsletters Case studies Parent handbook Types of Evidence
Guide for Selecting & Using Evidence • Represents the voice of the builder • Purposeful choices weighed against criteria to determine best fit • Congruent with philosophy • Consistent with reflections • Balanced coverage for all competency areas