DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING PORTFOLIO
UMS Basic Course for Teaching and Learning Series 1/2024
PART 2: TEACHING PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Learning Outcome:
At the end of this Part 2, all participants will be able to:
Describe the teaching portfolio development process
ACTIVITY: When do you think that you should start developing your Teaching Porfolio?
ACTIVITY: Watch these two videos and then do some reflections.
After watching those two videos, what can you reflect on the innovation in teaching and learning?
THE BEST TIME TO START DEVELOPING YOUR TEACHING PORTFOLIO
The best time to start developing a teaching portfolio is typically during teacher preparation programs, such as undergraduate or graduate education programs, or during the early stages of a teaching career. However, it's never too late to start building one. Here are some suggested time ranges:
During Teacher Preparation Programs: Many teacher education programs require or encourage students to begin developing a teaching portfolio as part of their coursework or field experiences. This often occurs during the final years of undergraduate studies or throughout graduate-level teacher education programs. So, this could start around 1-2 years before graduation.
During Student Teaching or Practicum Experiences: Student teaching or practicum experiences provide valuable opportunities for teacher candidates to gain hands-on teaching experience and begin collecting evidence of their teaching effectiveness. This could start around 1 semester before graduation.
Early Years of Teaching Career: Newly qualified teachers can continue to develop and refine their teaching portfolios during their first few years of teaching. This is when they're actively engaging in classroom practice and gaining insights into their teaching strengths and areas for growth. This period might span from the first year of teaching up to around 3-5 years into their career.
Ongoing Professional Development: Even experienced teachers can benefit from maintaining and updating their teaching portfolios throughout their careers. Professional development opportunities, new teaching experiences, and advancements in educational technology and pedagogy can all be documented and reflected upon to demonstrate ongoing growth and effectiveness as an educator.
In summary, while the ideal time to start developing a teaching portfolio is during teacher preparation programs or the early stages of a teaching career, teachers at any stage of their career can begin or continue the process of creating and maintaining a teaching portfolio to support their professional growth and advancement.
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