Developing Your Portfolio - Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff : A Guide for the Early Childhood Student or Professional

Marianne (California State University Jones

ISBN 10: 041580051X / ISBN 13: 9780415800518

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Mär 2011, 2011

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Neuware - Developing a teaching portfolio is becoming central to a career in education in the United States, and this practical handbook is a useful guide through the process. The text focuses on the needs of early childhood practitioners, and the demands placed on their learning and continuing career development.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developing Your Portfolio - Enhancing Your Learning and Showing Your Stuff : A Guide for the Early Childhood Student or Professional
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mär 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041580051X
• ISBN 13: 9780415800518
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 264W x 187H x 17D millimeters 264 millimeters width by 187 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 556 grams

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Synopsis

Portfolios have often been used as a way for teachers to monitor and assess their students' progress, but this book picks up on the current trend of using portfolios to assess teachers themselves as part of their degree requirements. As a professional development tool, portfolios are also useful for classroom teachers in evaluating their practice, and in showcasing their skills and accomplishments for use in interviews.

Veteran teacher educators Marianne Jones and Marilyn Shelton provide practical and comprehensive guidance specific to the needs of pre- and in-service teachers of young children. This thoroughly revised and updated new edition features:

• A flexible and friendly approach that guides students at varying levels of experience through the portfolio process
• New material on the portfolio planning stage and additional coverage on the importance of developing a personal philosophy
• A companion website with additional instructor materials such as printable templates, exercises for improving portfolio skills, and more

Both theoretical and practical, the book addresses issues and mechanics related to process and product, instruction and guidance techniques, the role of reflection, and assessment strategies. With concrete examples, rubrics, tips, and exercises, this book will provide a step-by-step guide to creating a professional teaching portfolio.

About the Author

Marianne Jones is Professor of Child Development and Chair of the Child, Family, and Consumer Science Department, California State University, Fresno.

Marilyn Shelton is Professor of Literacy and Early Education, California State University, Fresno.