The Portfolio Book: A Step-By-Step Guide for Teachers

This book details a process for using student portfolios to support improved learning for children, teachers, and families, with the goal of encouraging reflection and goal-setting by individual learners and engaging parents in assessment and evaluation through frequent and varied communication. The...

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Main Authors Shores, Elizabeth F, Grace, Cathy
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Gryphon House, Inc 1998
Subjects
Child Centered Education
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Early Childhood Education
Evaluation Methods
Measures (Individuals)
Performance Based Assessment
Portfolio Assessment
Student Evaluation
Student Interests
Student Records
Teaching Guides
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Summary:This book details a process for using student portfolios to support improved learning for children, teachers, and families, with the goal of encouraging reflection and goal-setting by individual learners and engaging parents in assessment and evaluation through frequent and varied communication. The book provides three major features: portfolio assessment theory, easy-to-use applications, and a complete set of reproducible forms. Chapter one of the book provides background information on assessment and evaluation, while chapter two summarizes how portfolios support child-centered learning and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education and care. Chapter three describes what teachers can do to get ready to implement the ten-step portfolio process. Chapter four outlines a typical portfolio and its contents. Chapter five guides the user through the ten-step portfolio process, showing how each step supports family participation and discussing how that involvement can make teachers and parents stronger allies. This chapter also shows how portfolio-based assessment is a process of innovation and adaptation. Three appendices provide a glossary of terms, sample forms of written materials, and a classroom equipment list. (SD)
ISBN:0876591942
9780876591949