This week I was eager to begin my online portfolio. I have always wanted to do a portfolio with my students but have not really had the chance to sit down and plan something out. Since my students are so young and their time on the computer is limited, an electronic portfolio would probably not be the best thing to use at their level. Also I would have to do most of the organization for them.
This week I focused on the Assessment for Learning principle of how student's learn. I thought this was the best because for me, it is one of the most difficult parts of my job. I would love to have the time to sit down with each of my students one on one daily to give them instruction on their level just the way they will learn it best. Unfortunately that is just not possible when you have 22 students who all learn differently in your classroom.
When I finally do sit down and organize myself in order to start the portfolio process with my students I think it will be an excellent tool for assessment. Each student will get to show me what they are most proud of. That means I will be looking at their best work. This assessment tool can be leveled so that each child is assessed based on what they can do rather than what the teacher has told them to do.
My portfolio will be used to show my best work. I want to take ownership in my work and embrace this process. I don't want to look at it as just another assignment. I want it to reflect who I truly am and what I can do.
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