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Program Portfolio Orientation. Dr. Cara M. Mulcahy and Dr. Lynda M. Valerie Department of Reading and Language Arts Thursday, October 8, 2009 4:00 - 5:00pm Marcus White PC lab. http://www.reading.ccsu.edu/ProgramCoursePortfolio/ProgramPortfolioFront.html. Steps along the way.
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Program Portfolio Orientation Dr. Cara M. Mulcahy and Dr. Lynda M. Valerie Department of Reading and Language Arts Thursday, October 8, 2009 4:00 - 5:00pm Marcus White PC lab. http://www.reading.ccsu.edu/ProgramCoursePortfolio/ProgramPortfolioFront.html
Steps along the way • Begin your portfolio at the course level. • Having taken 9-15 credit hours Master’s candidates must meet with program advisor for mid-program evaluation. Sixth Year candidates must meet with program advisor either upon completion of 15 credits OR prior to taking RDG 696. • Master’s candidates must meet with program advisor prior to comprehensive exams. Sixth Year candidates must meet with program advisor upon completion of 24 credits toward planned program of study. • Final evaluation of program portfolio AND exit interview with program adviser are required for graduation.
Content of Program Portfolio General information: • Name • Date of Matriculation • Advisor • Date of Submission IRA Standards: • 2 Subcategories for each of the 5 broad standards (revised 2003).
Content of Program Portfolio IRA Standards continued: Standard 1: Foundational Knowledge • Element: 1.3: Demonstrate knowledge of language development and reading acquisition and the variations related to cultural and linguistic diversity. • Artifact Annotation • Artifact Reflection • Artifact Rubric
Content of Program Portfolio Evidence of membership to state/regional, national and/or international professional organizations in Reading and Language Arts. Please list and document. • EXAMPLE: • Connecticut Reading Association. Documentation: Newsletter with address label • New England Reading Association Documentation: NERAJ with address label
Content of Program Portfolio Evidence of attendance or participation in state/regional and/or national/ international conferences in Reading and Language Arts for each year a student is enrolled in the program. This information must be included in the program portfolio. Please list and document. • EXAMPLE: • Connecticut Reading Association Council Session Documentation: conference Program • Connecticut Reading Association Council Session Documentation: Registration/Badge
Types of Artifacts to Include • Papers • Projects • Email conversations with colleagues • Midterm or final exams • Artifacts form in-class collaborations such as discussion circle notes, RRJs • Work samples from your own teaching
Sample Annotation of Artifact • Standard 2: Instructional strategies and curriculum materials • Element 2.2: Use a wide range of instructional practice, approaches, and methods, including technology-based practices, for learners at differing stages of development and from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds • Artifact Annotation: English Language Learner Power Point The artifact represented here is a Power Point presentation designed for RDG 598. The Power Point was used for a presentation for educators on the topic of English Language Learners and reading strategies to assist students who have this label.
Reflection Questions to Address • Did you discuss your understanding of all the components of the element in a standard, as well as the importance and value of the element toward your becoming a reading and language arts professional? • Did you explicitly connect how your artifact demonstrates the standard? • Did you elaborate on what you learned from the process of creating the artifact? • Did you reflect on how this learning experience can be transferred to your classroom practice to enhance your students’ learning and your work as a teacher leader? • Did you cite professional literature and/or research to support your description of the value of the standard? • Did you cite and reference APA style?
Resources • Lesley University APA citation/reference • www.lesley.edu/library/guides/citation/apa.html • Citing online sources APA style • www.apastyle.org/elecref.html • www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html • IRA Standards for Reading Professionals Document • www.reading.org/resources/issues/reports/professional_standards.html
Portfolio Rubric • As part of your program portfolio, you are required to submit a minimum of 10 graded and signed rubrics.