Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success, Third Edition, offers practical, comprehensive guidelines for developing standards-based paper or electronic professional teaching portfolios. This text leads future and in-service teachers through the rigorous process of documenting the qualities of good teaching: sound planning and preparation, able classroom management, attention to quality instruction, and continuous professional growth. Real-world examples accompany expert advice on both content and presentation, encouraging the creation of an effective portfolio that correlates evidence with national and state standards.

Table of Contents

Preface 00 CHAPTER 1 Understanding the Concept 00 Introduction 00 What Is a Professional Teaching Portfolio? Types of Portfolios Pre-service Teacher Portfolios Entrance Portfolio Working Portfolio Exit Portfolio Interview Portfolio In-service Teacher Portfolios Working Portfolio Showcase Portfolio Benefits of Portfolio Development Fosters Self-Assessment and Reflection Provides Personal Satisfaction and Renewal Provides Tools for Empowerment Promotes Collaboration Provides a Holistic Approach to Assessment Portfolio Development Issues Labor-Intensive and Time-Consuming Preparation Quality of Document Presentation Evaluation of Portfolio Evidence Conclusion Chapter 1 Activities CHAPTER 2 Performance Standards, Accountability, and Portfolio Development Introduction Performance Standards as a Determinant of Teacher Competency The Importance of Performance Standards to Teaching and Professional Portfolios Teaching Standards Correlate with Student Standards Standards Target Outcomes for Teachers Standards Establish Credibility Standards Provide a Common Language Standards Demonstrate a Commitment to Professional Accountability Standards Provide a Framework for Teaching Assessment and Evaluation Using Standards and Universal Themes as a Framework for Portfolio Development Linking Coursework to Performance Standards Linking a Professional Development Plan to Performance Standards No Child Left Behind--The Era of Widespread Accountability Data-Driven Instruction Conclusion Chapter 2 Activities CHAPTER 3 Electronic Portfolios Introduction What Is an Electronic Portfolio? Demonstrating Competency with Technology Standards What Are the Advantages of Developing an Electronic Portfolio? Do I Have the Technical Knowledge and Skills? Using Web-Based Commercial Systems for Portfolio Development What Computer Hardware Do I Need? What Computer Software Do I Need? Options and Issues When Publishing an Electronic Portfolio Publishing on a CD or DVD Publishing on the Web Adhering to Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Laws Resources to Get You Started Websites Created by Dr. Helen Barrett, University of Alaska Websites with How-to Guides Websites with Electronic Portfolio Examples Conclusion Chapter 3 Activities CHAPTER 4 Phase I--Getting Started Introduction Determining the Purpose of Your Portfolio Considering a Set of Performance Standards Collecting, Selecting, and Creating Documents Suggestions for Portfolio Documentation Determining the Appropriateness of Your Artifacts Phase I for Electronic Portfolios Conclusion Chapter 4 Activities CHAPTER 5 Phase II--Enhancing Your Evidence Introduction Connecting Standards to Portfolio Documentation Supporting Your Documentation Introductions Explanations Reflections Combining Introductions, Explanations, and Reflections Displaying Your Documentation Packaging the Contents Organizing the Documents Designing the Layout Phase II for Electronic Portfolios Conclusion Chapter 5 Activities CHAPTER 6 Phase III--Using Your Portfolio Introduction Self-Evaluating Your Portfolio Evaluating the Introduction Evaluating the Organization Evaluating the Use of Performance Standards, Themes, or Goals Evaluating the Documentation Evaluating Introductions, Explanations, and Reflections Presenting Your Portfolio Phase III for Electronic Portfolios Evaluating the Technical Aspects of Your Electronic Portfolio Presenting Your Electronic Portfolio Conclusion Chapter 6 Activities CHAPTER 7 Examples of Portfolio Entries Introduction Examples Appendices A: Examples of Standards INTASC Standards NBPTS Early Childhood/Generalist Standards Performance Standards: The Council for Exceptional Children B: Professional Organizations C: Worksheet: Linking Coursework to Standards and Portfolio Artifacts (Tear-out) D: Worksheet: Documenting Your Professional Development Plan (Tear-out) E: Sample Permission Letter for Photographs and Videos F: Worksheet: Making Decisions About Potential Portfolio Documents (Tear-out) G: Sample Format for Introducing a Video into Your Portfolio H: Worksheet: Writing Effective Reflections (Tear-out) I: Worksheet: Evaluating Your Portfolio (Tear-out) J: Worksheet: Overall Portfolio Assessment Instrument (Tear-out) K: Examples of Portfolio Guidelines and Assessment Tools L: Worksheet: Evaluating the Technical Aspects of Your e-Portfolio Glossary References Index