THE TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO
The construction of teacher development portfolios by all students in the Education Program continues throughout the junior and senior years as part of the Continuous Assessment Process. As students accumulate more knowledge, experiences, and teaching opportunities, additional documentation is prepared for the portfolios. Instead of a massive document, the portfolio should be a succinct compilation of the best and most representative indicators of students' teaching expertise. The portfolio will be used to evaluate each student's progress in meeting the components of the Teaching Framework. Each student's portfolio is evaluated at the end of Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4. In order to continue to the next phase, a student's portfolio must be judged to successfully meet the specified criteria. Besides its evaluative function, the portfolio also serves as a learning tool and as the basis for discussions, and it is useful when applying for a teaching position.
THE PHASE 2 PORTFOLIO
The phase 2 portfolio will be evaluated by two faculty members at the end of EDU 336 for elementary education students and at the end of EDU 335 for secondary students. The portfolio should be an electronic portfolio on Google sites as explained in classes. The portfolio must include the following sections outlined in the sections contents document:
SECTION CONTENTS (revised 2009)
THE PHASE 3 PORTFOLIO
The phase 3 portfolio will be evaluated at the end of appropriate methods class (usually during the first term of the senior year). The portfolio should be an electronic portfolio on Google sites as explained in classes. The portfolio must include the following sections outlined in the sections contents document:
SECTION CONTENTS (revised 2009)
KYTS checklist for technology
THE PHASE 4 PORTFOLIO
The phase 4 portfolio will be evaluated at the end of student teaching. The portfolio should be an electronic portfolio on Google sites as explained in class. The portfolio must include the following sections outlined in the sections contents document:
SECTION CONTENTS (revised 2009)
KYTS Technology Checklist