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Creating a Teaching Portfolio

Creating a Teaching Portfolio. Terrolyn P. Carter, Ph.D. Howard University Graduate School Coordinator, Faculty Preparation and Fiscal Affairs Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Acting Coordinator Preparing Future Faculty. What is a Teaching Portfolio?.

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Creating a Teaching Portfolio

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  1. Creating a Teaching Portfolio Terrolyn P. Carter, Ph.D. Howard University Graduate School Coordinator, Faculty Preparation and Fiscal Affairs Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Acting Coordinator Preparing Future Faculty

  2. What is a Teaching Portfolio? • Description of your major teaching strengths and teaching achievements in a variety of settings • Presents selected information on teaching activities and evidence of teaching effectiveness • Documentation in context • Consists of organized narrative, followed by an appendix of supporting materials

  3. Purpose of the Teaching Portfolio • Self-reflection and improvement • Decision-making (tenure, promotion, post-tenure review, etc.) • Documentation of how teaching has evolved • Seek teaching awards or grants

  4. Contents of Teaching Portfolio • Statement of Teaching Responsibilities • Statement of Teaching Philosophy • Description of Teaching Methods • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

  5. Statement of Teaching Responsibilities • Sample Description Introduction to Psychology (Psy 150) provides an overview of the history and areas of psychology. It is an undergraduate course required of our majors but is often taken by nonmajors, and the average enrollment is 35 students. This course should stimulate interest in the discipline of psychology… From Seldin’s The Teaching Portfolio, p. 243

  6. Philosophy of Teaching and Learning • May be grounded in a theory or combination of theories • Belief about learning • Belief about teacher’s role in learning • Incorporates goals for students’ learning • Teaching actions should reflect beliefs

  7. Statement of Teaching Methods • Sample description of specific strategies or techniques used in class The teaching methods I employ in a given course depend greatly on the type of course being taught. For example, in the larger Introductory Biology course we teach using a standard lecture format. This is necessitated by the large size of the class. However, in Field Biology (an upper Biology course) and in the summer program I use a project-based approach… from Seldin’s The Teaching Portfolio p.195

  8. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness • Student ratings • Peer evaluations of teaching, syllabi, etc. • Self evaluations • Evaluations by department chair • Teaching recognition and awards

  9. What Else Belongs in the Portfolio? • Curriculum Vitae • Teaching Improvement Activities • Instructional Innovations • Scholarly products on teaching and learning • Service activities related to teaching • Samples of electronic course materials • Samples of learning outcomes assessment instruments

  10. Steps to Creating a Teaching Portfolio • Determine sections to be included • Develop a philosophy of learning and teaching • Write narrative for other sections • Arrange sections • Review and edit complete document (mentor, peer) • Compile supporting data for appendices

  11. Academic Portfolio • Scholarship and Advancement of Knowledge • Contributions to University/College and Community • Consultations with universities/colleges and/or industry

  12. Research Philosophy, Responsibilities, Goals • Belief about research • Theoretical foundation • Address research responsibilities • Future directions in your research

  13. Evidence of Research Effectiveness • List of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grants, etc. • Invitations to serve peer-review panels • Consultations

  14. Evidence of Service Effectiveness • Internal Committee Service • External Service (professional/discipline societies, governmental activity, etc.) • Community Service

  15. More Portfolios… Professional Portfolio • Description of internships (industry, government, etc.) • Evaluation of internship performance • Consultations with government and industry • Evidence of awards and commendations from employers

  16. Writing a Teaching Philosophy • What is the role of the instructor in the learning process? • What is the role of the student in the learning process? • What are your objectives as an instructor? • What methods will you use to achieve these goals? • When do you know learning has occurred? How do you assess it? • Why is teaching important to you?

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