Focus On Learning June 5, 2012 Reflective Practice and The Professional Portfolio

1. Focus On Learning June 5, 2012 Reflective Practice and The Professional Portfolio Mark Gallupe, Loyalist College

2. Welcome and Introductions • What would you like from this session?

3. FOL Program Outcome: Create and use a personal action plan that enhances professional practice.

4. Session Goals: Define reflective practice and how it relates to improvement and growth. Identify the components and steps to developing a professional portfolio. State the benefits of creating a portfolio. List 2-3 goals for the upcoming year.

5. “Portfolios have much to offer the teaching profession. When teachers carefully examine their own practices, those practices are likely to improve.” Dr. Kenneth Wolf, Univ. of Colorado

6. Reflection and Learning • What is reflection? • How do I turn experience into learning? • The ways I reflect are …reflective strategies list.

7. “Reflection refers to the capacity of a teacher to think creatively, imaginatively and at times, self-critically about classroom practice.” Lasley (1992)

8. Reflection Exercise • Write down a positive or negative experience with teaching you’ve had this year and how you processed it. • Share your experience in a small group near you. Record your key findings.

9. 360 Degree Feedback • Learners • Colleagues • Stakeholders • Self

10. The Professional PORTFOLIO

11. Purpose of a Portfolio The development of a portfolio is becoming more and more crucial to individuals seeking to gain control over their future during these times of constant change.

12. Purpose of a Portfolio The portfolio provides a solid foundation from which decisions can be made and specific action taken. It can be used for a variety of purposes including personal and career development and prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR).

13. Portfolio Definition A Portfolio is a record kept in a binder, a paper or e-file or a folder – of an individual’s prior learning achievement – what she or he knows and can do.

14. Portfolio Definition Some portfolios are extremely comprehensive and wide-ranging; some are more narrowly and specifically focused – depending on the purposes, objectives and goals of the individual.

15. Portfolio Definition There is no single “right” way to organize and present a portfolio. In fact, people exercise a great deal of creativity in this regard. Guidelines for the Canadian PLAR Practitioner, CAPLA

16. Critical Components of a Professional Portfolio • Chronological Record, • Life History Paper (Optional) • Goals Paper • Educational and Career Plan • Documentation

17. Documentation Types of Documentation • What documents would you include in your portfolio? • Please a create a list.

18. Examples of Documentation Resume Chronological Record Goals Job Description Samples of Work, ie. course developed Performance Appraisal Course Evaluations from Learners List of references, List of Mentors Bibliography Thank you notes, Appreciation Emails Photos of participation in college events List of community/college involvements, ie. committees, projects, PD Articles, text written Articles about you Journal or Reflective Writing

19. Setting Goals • Identify two or three professional goals you plan to work towards over the next year. • What resources will you need to assist you in achieving the goals?

20. Types and Uses of Portfolios

21. Types and Uses of Portfolios

22. Types and Uses of Portfolios

23. Types and Uses of Portfolios

24. Types and Uses of Portfolios • Job Promotion • Personal Development/Healing • Legacy Portfolio