focus on learning june 5, 2012 reflective practice and the professional portfolio

Focus On LearningJune 5, 2012

Reflective Practice and

The Professional Portfolio

Mark Gallupe, Loyalist College

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Welcome and Introductions

What would you like from this session?

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FOL Program Outcome:

Create and use a personal action plan that enhances professional practice.

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Session Goals: Define reflective practice and how it relates to improvement and growth.

Identify the components and steps to developing a professional portfolio.

State the benefits of creating a portfolio.List 2-3 goals for the upcoming year.

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“Portfolios have much to offer the teaching profession. When teachers carefully examine their own practices, those practices are likely to improve.”

Dr. Kenneth Wolf, Univ. of Colorado

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Reflection and Learning

What is reflection? How do I turn experience into

learning? The ways I reflect are …reflective

strategies list.

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“Reflection refers to the capacity of a teacher to think creatively, imaginatively and at times, self-critically about classroom practice.”

Lasley (1992)

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Reflection Exercise

Write down a positive or negative experience with teaching you’ve had this year and how you processed it.

Share your experience in a small group near you. Record your key findings.

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360 Degree Feedback

Learners Colleagues Stakeholders Self

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The Professional PORTFOLIO

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Purpose of a Portfolio

The development of a portfolio is becoming more and more crucial to individuals seeking to gain control over their future during these times of constant change.

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Purpose of a Portfolio

The portfolio provides a solid foundation from which decisions can be made and specific action taken.

It can be used for a variety of purposes including personal and career development and prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR).

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Portfolio Definition

A Portfolio is a record kept in a binder, a paper or e-file or a folder – of an individual’s prior learning achievement – what she or he knows and can do.

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Portfolio Definition

Some portfolios are extremely comprehensive and wide-ranging; some are more narrowly and specifically focused – depending on the purposes, objectives and goals of the individual.

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Portfolio Definition

There is no single “right” way to organize and present a portfolio. In fact, people exercise a great deal of creativity in this regard.

Guidelines for the Canadian PLAR Practitioner, CAPLA

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Critical Components of a Professional Portfolio Chronological Record, Life History Paper (Optional) Goals Paper Educational and Career Plan Documentation

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Documentation

Types of Documentation

What documents would you include in your portfolio?

Please a create a list.

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Examples of Documentation

Resume

Chronological Record

Goals

Job Description

Samples of Work, ie. course developed

Performance Appraisal

Course Evaluations from Learners

List of references, List of Mentors

Bibliography

Thank you notes, Appreciation Emails

Photos of participation in college events

List of community/college involvements, ie. committees, projects, PD

Articles, text written

Articles about you

Journal or Reflective Writing

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Setting Goals

Identify two or three professional goals you plan to work towards over the next year.

What resources will you need to assist you in achieving the goals?

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Types and Uses of Portfolios

TYPE USE BENEFITMaster Portfolio

To hold all documentation Catalyst for reflection/ change

Assists candidate to collect material in one location Increases self-awareness and confidence

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Types and Uses of Portfolios

TYPE USE BENEFITJob Search Portfolio

To demonstrate competency related to the requirements of a specific position Can be referenced in interview Assists candidate to research and document job competencies

Identifies transferable skills to improve resume Demonstrates commitment, knowledge and organizational skills to employer

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Types and Uses of Portfolios

TYPE USE BENEFITCourse Challenge

To demonstrate competency in a specific course/ program area to receive academic credit

Connects and integrates past learning Credit received for prior learning saves time and money and improves access to educational programs

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Types and Uses of Portfolios

TYPE USE BENEFITCareer/Life Planning

To reflect on one’s life for the purpose of goal setting Can identify strengths and barriers to success.

Connects and integrates past learning Sheds light on future planning

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Types and Uses of Portfolios

Job Promotion

Personal Development/Healing

Legacy Portfolio

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