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Portfolio Development for the High School Student

Portfolio Development for the High School Student. Joan McVeigh Hayden w ith thanks to Dorothy Hardin. Portfolio Questions. Do you maintain a professional portfolio? How about a scrapbook? What motivated you to create a portfolio? What does it look like or have “inside?”.

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Portfolio Development for the High School Student

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  1. Portfolio Development for the High School Student Joan McVeigh Hayden with thanks to Dorothy Hardin

  2. Portfolio Questions • Do you maintain a professional portfolio? How about a scrapbook? • What motivated you to create a portfolio? • What does it look like or have “inside?”

  3. What is a student portfolio? It is a collection of artifacts accumulated in high school on a selected topic.

  4. InTASC-Approved Portfolios Include Education-Oriented Artifacts • materials used in instruction (PowerPoints, handouts, models) • examples of student work (projects, writing) • photos and/or DVD of teaching and learning in the candidate’s classroom (groups, collaboration) • written records of activities and assessments in the classroom (formative/summative) • written commentaries(reflections) that explain the candidate’s thinking about instruction/learning

  5. Student Portfolios May Include: • Examples of written/other work, test results, and other demonstrations of mastery • Resume with career goal • A transcript and skills profile (Teacher Academy program) • Certificates and awards • Letter(s) of recommendation

  6. Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)= consortium of state education agencies and national education organizations dedicated to the reform of the preparation, licensing, and on-going professional development of teachers.

  7. InTASC’s Beginning • Created in1987, InTASC aligns with state education agencies responsible for teacher licensing, program approval, and professional development.

  8. InTASC’S Work InTASC’S work is guided by one basic premise: • An effective teacher must assure that all students learn and perform at high levels.

  9. Mission Of InTASC The mission of InTASC is to provide a forum for its member states to learn about and collaborate in the development of: • new educational teaching policy • new accountability requirements for teacher preparation programs • new techniques to assess the performance of teachers for licensing/evaluation • new programs to enhance the professionaldevelopment of teachers

  10. Who Develops InTASCPolicies? • Committees (of practicing teachers, teacher educators, school leaders, and state agency staff) crafted InTASC’s standards and licensing policy. • These standards specify what all beginning teachers should know and be able to do do to teach effectively.

  11. Portfolio History • In 1992, after InTASC released its model core standards, states focused their attention to how they might assess that knowledge and skill.

  12. The 3 Standards-Based Tests of InTASC • a) a test ofcontentknowledge (English, math, science, etc.) • b) a test of teaching knowledge (pedagogy, etc.) • c) an assessment of teachingartifacts • Portfolio

  13. TAM Testing • PRAXIS I Pre-Professional Skills Test • Measures the basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics • www.ets.org/praxis

  14. The High School Connection • Since not all students will not be taking the PRAXIS in content and/or pedagogy, their best “test” to show proficiency and mastery is the portfolio.

  15. Two Parts to the Portfolio Artifacts, aka, “The Stuff” and Reflections or “What is it?” and “What did I learn from it?”

  16. The Comprehensive Portfolio Cycle • Introduction • Collection • Selection • Validation • Reflection • Organization • Evaluation • Celebration

  17. SUGGESTED INTASC PORTFOLIO ORGANIZATION

  18. How many artifacts and reflections should there be in a professional portfolio? This statement is contained in the Position Paper from the Advanced Institute Summer 2007. Portfolio development should be ongoing throughout the 4 courses. At the completion of the Internship, students should have a minimum of one artifact per INTASC principle and a maximum of two.

  19. Additional Information • In addition to the INTASC principles, a portfolio might include sections on the following: • A biographical sketch • Resume • Personal educational philosophy • Academic achievements and awards • Community service • Letters of recommendation • Scholarship award letters • Letters of recommendation • Para-pro and other standardized test scores • Advanced Institute Summer 2007 Position Paper

  20. What does a portfolio look like? Traditionally, a portfolio is housed in a three ring binder with dividers for each section: InTASC standards, certificates and awards, resume, etc.

  21. Two Parts to the Portfolio Artifacts, aka, “The Stuff” and Reflections or “What is it?” and “What did I learn from it?”

  22. eFolios • Professional education portfolios may be electronic, including artifacts such as streaming videos, digital photos, and slide loops. • They may be hybrid creations, essentially “paper” with a flash drive or DVD in a plastic protector sleeve within a binder.

  23. Microsoft Word • A very simple e-portfolio can be created using Word. This would be suitable for documents and some photo images. • Once the pages are organized in the document in order, it can be saved as a PDF and then viewed in a “Two-Up” format which resembles a book.

  24. Powerpoint • Students may create a slideshow using Powerpoint for their e-portfolio. • Paper artifacts can be inserted either from existing files or by scanning. • Photographs and videos are easily included. • Final product is easily manipulated and saved.

  25. Movie Maker • Free program that is similar to PowerPoint (and VoiceThread). • Advantage is for display purposes- voiceover is available for students who may be hesitant to speak or will not be able to attend. • In addition, it’s something new with which students may not be familiar…… learning opportunity.

  26. Prezi • A free program (although upgradeable for a price) • Offers the ability to “step-up” a PowerPoint type presentation fairly easily • More active, dynamic presentations • www.prezi.com

  27. Webfolio • An online collection of artifacts assembled/managed by the teacher or student: • Inputted text • Electronic files • Blog entries • Hyperlinks

  28. ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES • Committee recommends adoption of modified INTASC Portfolio Organization and rubric (from Towson University) • Interpret INTASC principles • Modify expectations for each INTASC principle to be realistic at the high school level • Match INTASC principle to appropriate high school course • Suggest possible artifacts for each principle • Utilize scoring rubric

  29. From an Advanced Institute group in 2007 • INTASC principles are difficult for high school students to demonstrate • No access to confidential information about children • Minimal opportunities to implement teaching strategies and participate in long-term planning • Limited communication with parents and school staff • Little experience with classroom management • Few opportunities to assess and document student progress • Content knowledge is incomplete

  30. M.A.T. Portfolio Scoring Tool • Ratings determine whether the new teacher is: • 5-Distinguished/Exceptional • 4-Proficient • 3-Satisfactory • 2-Basic • 1-Unsatisfactory

  31. Celebration of Portfolios The successful completion of the professional portfolio is a big accomplishment for both the student and the teachers. Consider holding a Portfolio Celebration for students, parents, teachers, administration, school system leadership, and mentor teachers. Not only does this provide the students with positive feedback, but it also serves as excellent public relations for your program.

  32. Online Resources • http://www.suu.edu/ed/peu/aa/archives/portfolio_docs/portfolioprompt.pdf Southern Utah University’s Handbook for Pre-Professional Portfolios • http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=208590&title=ElectronicPortfoliosPhil A Teacher Tube video on electronic portfolios • http://grad.towson.edu/program/master/educ-mat/files/Professional%20Development%20Portfolio%20Handbook%2010.pdf Towson University’s Professional Portfolio Handbook

  33. PARTY!!! • School administrators and faculty • Cooperating/mentor teachers • School system administrators • College liaisons • Parents and siblings • Middle school FEA members • Other TAM students

  34. TAM will help your students achieve their goals!

  35. Celebration And Commencement The successful completion of the portfolio experience in high school and beyond enables graduates to have more than a diploma demonstrating their accomplishments. They take with them a portfolio, a dynamic product that will evolve throughout their lives.

  36. Need help with e-portfolios? • https://sites.google.com/a/g.thomas.edu/starterguide2010/home • http://wiki.gpaea.k12.ia.us/groups/cornerstone/wiki/46449/Using_Google_Docs__The_Easiest_ePortfolio_Ever.html • http://electronicportfolios.com/google/index.html • http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/

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