Introducing Teaching Portfolios - Purpose, Best Practices, and Importance
Professional insights into teaching portfolios, covering their definition, importance, content guidelines, and essential elements. Learn how to create an effective teaching portfolio to showcase teaching abilities and support career applications.
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Introducing Teaching Portfolios Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, Academic Innovations Specialist Center for Teaching Excellence Allie Simon, Associate Director for Career Engagement Career Connections Center
Objectives Understand the purpose of teaching portfolios Reflect on the content and format of effective teaching portfolios Review best practices for creating a teaching portfolio Brainstorm and create an outline for your teaching portfolio
What is a teaching portfolio? Defined: Professional website that documents your experience as a teacher Provides concrete evidence of your effectiveness as a teacher Variations of a teaching portfolio Ie, Professional Portfolio, Online Portfolio, etc. Research vs. Teaching
Why is a teaching portfolio important? Showcases the breadth and depth of your teaching abilities Provides evidence to support your application Helps viewers understand your work within the context of their role/department
Main Content Evidence and Artifacts Reflection and Philosophy
Brainstorm- Teaching Portfolio Content In your small groups, brainstorm what you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT include in a teaching portfolio in regards to the CONTENT
Teaching Portfolio Content DO s DON TS Teaching statement/goals POOR student evaluations Examples of teaching practice Use student work or photos without permission (FERPA) Example syllabi Use student names Examples of teaching materials Copy your C.V., teaching statement, etc. onto the page Student evaluations Student work examples Awards/Honors Claim any materials as your own unless you developed them Relevant publications/ presentations Overstate or misrepresent what you have done C.V., research statement, diversity statement (PDF or reformatted) Professional Development Unique contributions to teaching PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS
Elements of a Teaching Portfolio: Evidence Teaching Statement Teaching Documentation Teaching Effectiveness Student Learning Professional Development Contributions to Teaching Profession Honors, Awards, Recognitions, etc.
Teaching Portfolio Format Discussion: What formatting elements could make a teaching portfolio most: Accessible? Easy to read? Interesting? Effective?
Common Platforms Weebly Wix Wordpress Blogger Google Sites
Other elements to consider: Research Statement Diversity Statement Publications Section Volunteering/Service International Experience
Best Practices Do all links work? Is it easy to navigate? Are there concrete examples? Are the key elements being highlighted to showcase strengths as teacher? Are stylistic elements consistent? Have you gotten student permission for photos/videos/etc?
Storyboard Activity Individually, use the handout to think through what content you want to include in your portfolio and how you will handle the layout The facilitator will be available if you need assistance
Storyboard Group Reflection Share your storyboard. Explain BRIEFLY: 1. Why you chose the content 2. How you determined the layout After each person shares, provide BRIEF feedback. What might be missing? What helped highlight the person s unique strengths? What could be changed?
Questions? www.career.ufl.edu www.teach.ufl.edu
