CD Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: The Rationale for Requiring Portfolios
1. Why Develop the Portfolio?
Using Portfolios for Assessment and Evaluation
Challenges in Portfolio Development
2. Portfolio Development as Action Research
Defining Action Research and Inquiry
Action Research as a Viable Process for Portfolio Development
Matching Purpose With Audience in Action Research: Who Benefits?
The Cyclical Nature of Action Research and Portfolio Development
Levels of Action Research in Portfolio Development
3. Using Portfolios as Tools for Authentic Assessment and Evaluation
Defining Assessment and Evaluation
Portfolios as Authentic Assessment: A Definition
Assessment Options: Measuring Learning Targets and Outcomes
Benefits of Portfolios as Authentic Assessment
Challenges of Portfolios as Authentic Assessments
Portfolios as Formative (Developmental Process) Assessments
Portfolios as Summative (Final Product) Evaluations
Precautions and Recommendations for Effective Practice in Portfolio Evaluation
Rubrics for Portfolio Assessment
4. Reflective Inquiry: A Tool for Giving Voice to the Portfolio
Reflective Inquiry: Providing a Global, Bird's Eye View of the Portfolio
Enhancing Learning Through Structured Reflections
Reflections as an Essential Component of Action Research
Four Types of Portfolio Reflections
Reflections as Glue: Bonding the Portfolio to a Purpose
Ten Major Ways Reflections Transform Artifacts Into Evidence
The Multifaceted, Cyclical Nature of Portfolio Reflection
Scheduling Reflections in the Portfolio Process
Levels of Reflection in the Portfolio Process: A Sample Rubric
Outcomes and Benefits of Reflection and Reflective Inquiry
Part II: A Guide for Developing Portfolios
5. Your Portfolio Journey: Ten Steps for Organizing, Managing, and Completing the Process
The Major Phases of Portfolio Organization
Step #1: Project a Purpose and Have a Vision for the Portfolio: Begin With the End in Mind
Step #2: Build a Comprehensive Portfolio or Personal Archive
Step #3: Select a Specific Portfolio Purpose With Learning Targets or Standards and Identify Artifacts That Match That Purpose
Step #4: Reflect on the Value and Role of Each Artifact and Add Reflections to Communicate Its Purpose
Step #5: Inspect Artifacts to Self-Assess or Ensure That They Provide the Strongest Evidence of Competencies and Project Future Goals
Step #6: Connect With Others to Present the Portfolio for Assessment and Evaluation
Step #7: Manage Issues of Time, Space, Collaboration, and Purpose
Step #8: Address Potential Pitfalls by Integrating Time Lines and Scoring Into the Portfolio Process
Step #9: Set Time Lines and Benchmarks at Regular Intervals
Step #10: Practice Scoring the Portfolio
General Portfolio Scoring Procedure
6. Contents of the Portfolio
Portfolio Cover Page or Title Page
Portfolio Table of Contents
Introduction or Executive Summary for the Portfolio
Categorizing and Cross-Referencing Artifacts
Reflections and Reflective Statements
7. Presenting and sharing the Portfolio
Tips for Preparing Your Presentation
Tips for Scheduling the Presentation
8. An Overview of Electronic Portfolios: Exploring the Options
Four Options for Creating an Electronic Portfolio
Technology Terms Used in Chapter
Benefits of Electronic Portfolios
When, Where, and How to Use Electronic Portfolios
Options for Presenting Electronic Portfolios: CD- or Web-Based
Privacy and Security: A Word of Caution...
Where Do I Store My Electronic Portfolio While I Am Working on It?
9. Creating Electronic Portfolios
Creating an Electronic Portfolio
Getting Started - Naming Files
Handling Nondigital Artifacts
Creating the Opening Page and Table of Contents in Word
Word or HTML - Which One Is Right for Me?
Converting Word Files to HTML
Linking With the Table of Contents
Creating an Electronic Portfolio Using PowerPoint
Converting PowerPoint to HTML
Creating Links in PowerPoint
Part III: The Future of Your Portfolio
10. After the Credential Program, Now What? : Keeping the Portfolio Alive
The Portfolio as a Reflective Companion for Ongoing Assessment
Ongoing Assessments and Reflective Inquiry
Academic and Career Advancement
Self-Assessment and Reflection: What Patterns of Strengths or Gaps Exist?
Selecting Contents for the Different Portfolio Purposes
Preparing Hiring or Interview Portfolios
Portfolio Presentation for Career and Educational Advancement
Glossary
References
Index
About the Authors
