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What is Portfolio Assessment?
What is Portfolio Assessment?
And What is my Philosophy about Assessment and Learning?
And What is my Philosophy about Assessment and Learning?
My teaching philosophy regarding assessment is that competence in an academic subject, such as in language 'acquisition' and literacy development--cannot be fairly measured using traditional standardized testing methods. I believe competence in a specific language and literacy skill can be more fairly assessed through sustainable practice and repeated experience, and more importantly by asking the learner to pause and reflect on their strengths and limitations in a specific area of their development. I believe it takes a lifetime to master any skill, therefore, the focus in my class will not be on acquiring 'points'--the focus in my class will be on how you demonstrate learning through your own self-awareness and participation in our guided discussions and activities that will make you more aware (depending on how engaged you are, that is) of certain elements of writing. Self-reflective writing allows you to discuss your literacy practices and thus, in my class you will be formally assessed using portfolio assessment where you show how you learned to read, write, and research. To learn more about my rationale for portfolio assessment, and the efficacy of portfolio assessment, watch the video below.
Ashley Finley, Senior Director of Assessment and Research for the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) and National Evaluator -- Bringing Theory to Practice, discusses the role of portfolios in assessing student learning.
Citation: Center for Engaged Learning. (2015, January 14). Ashley Finley on the role of portfolios in assessments of student learning. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/....
What is a Portfolio Grading Contract?
What is a Portfolio Grading Contract?
Grading Procedures and Tips for Success!
Grading Procedures and Tips for Success!
For each assignment, I recommend that you review the rubric before completing it and then again before submitting it to ensure you've addressed all the required criteria.
You submit an assignment by the due date. (If you can't make a due date, contact me in advance so we can agree upon an extension.)
I will review your submission against the rubric criteria and mark the assignment as Complete or Incomplete (with feedback) in the Grades area.
If an assignment is incomplete, that simply means you aren't quite there yet (but you'll get there!). Just review my feedback, revise your work, and resubmit the assignment. I wish we could change the "Incomplete" language in Canvas to "Not Yet," but, unfortunately, that's not an option. I hope you will mentally apply "Not Yet" to your experience, should you receive an "Incomplete" for an assignment. :)
If your work is submitted on time, I will make every effort to review and comment on the work within 72 hours. I also encourage you to schedule a conference call with me to discuss your revisions if you feel that is necessary.
Finally, to help reduce stress and improve the likelihood of completing the assignments in our modules successfully:
-Allow yourself the time and space you need to do your best work.
-Don't procrastinate.
-If you get stuck on an assignment, reach out to me or one of your peers. I welcome your questions and I am happy to help you think through your ideas so you can successfully complete an assignment.
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