Intermediate Senior Methods 4315

INTERMEDIATE SENIOR METHODS 4315

2012-2013

Dr. Douglas Gosse

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT #4 (30%)

The Professional Portfolio assignment is designed to prepare you for job interviews, and your transition to the teaching profession.

DUE DATE: All portfolios are due 1stMethods class, week of April 8-12, directly to your Method’s professor. You may submit your portfolio earlier in the week if you wish. Do not ask for your portfolio back earlier than when the professor is ready. Keep originals and/or make duplicates of any important documents in advance of submission deadline.

EXPECTATIONS: The pre-service teacher will:

develop a Professional Portfolio that reflects the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession stated by the Ontario College of Teachers:
develop a Professional Portfolio that demonstrates knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences that are relevant to exemplary teaching practices.

PROCEDURES:

Each teacher candidate will develop, select, and assemble a collection of specific artefacts into an organized professional portfolio
(*) –One quality extra artefact must be added per section; Some artefacts may come from work in other courses such as Ed & Schooling, Special Ed., Curriculum Development & Evaluation, teachables, etc.
Do not wait until 2-3weeks prior to April 12, 2013 to complete the portfolio. Collection and selection of artefacts should be an on-going process throughout Sept-March, requiring your self-initiative & organization skills, with most finished during Block IV.

FORMAT:

For a print professional portfolio – all documents must be in transparent sleeves
For both print and digital portfolio - print "Professional Portfolio of (your name)", date, professor’s name, and section number on binder or CD cover, or home page of website,

REQUIRED COMPONENTS (Do not include original documents)

Cover/Title Page
Table of Contents
Overview of Candidate
Commitment to Students and Student Learning
Professional Knowledge
Professional Practice
Leadership in Learning Communities

Professional Portfolio Assignment Checklist, 2012-2013

Name ______Section ______

COMPONENTS
 (1) Cover/Title Page /  (2) Table of Contents
 / Professor’s comments
(3) Overview of Candidate
cover letter (application letter to board)
resume (include 3 references)
letters of reference (min. of 2 who assess your teaching)
copies of transcripts /degrees
all practice teaching reports
*extra artefact (e.g., criminal check, life map, pastoral reference)
(4) Commitment to Students and Student Learning
philosophy of education
evidence of understanding the Pygmalion Theory
classroom management plan
*extra artefact (e.g., evidence of understanding students at risk, sample IEP, IEP critique, and/or exceptionality profile, etc.)
(5) Professional Knowledge
 evidence of understanding multiple intelligences
evidence of understanding current views on differentiation from
the Ministry and educational research
*extra artefact(e.g., entry plan, evidence of understanding current legislation and Ministry policies beyond differentiation, evidence of understanding diverse curriculum theories, etc.)
6) Professional Practice
two taught lesson plans with reflections & handouts
2 original assessments/evaluations and the corresponding
recording devices—include specific curriculum expectations
(i.e. rubrics, rating scales, checklists, anecdotal records)
2 different samples of technology products used in lessons (e.g.Webquests, Hyperstudio, PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)
*extra artefact (unit plan overview, 3-7 pages only; evidence of understanding metacognitive (e.g.,Acronyms, Representational Imagery, Elaborative interrogation, Keyword Method, Summarizing, Concept mapping; 3 samples of mind maps used with students—include specific & refined curriculum expectations, etc.)
(7) Leadership in Learning Communities
examples of personal interests, talents and skills
newsletter *extra artefacts (e.g., web page/web site, professional growth/learning plan, documentation of awards, achievements, accreditation, documentation of additional workshops/conferences/courses attended or presented, documentation of relevant volunteer work & coaching, etc.)
FINAL MARKS
Elements of the Portfolio

all required elements complete & showing excellent

/ ______
20
Extra artefacts

extra artefacts added to each section that show initiative, creativity & reflective practice

/ ______
5
Professional Presentation of Portfolio

organization (dividers, section titles, order of sections)
coherence (logical, sequential)
aesthetics (visual appeal, neatness)
grammar, spelling, punctuation

/ ______
5

FINALPORTFOLIO ______/30