CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Portfolios for teachers/students

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Sunday, February 15, 2009

Portfolios for teachers/students

I see the development of a portfolio as a double blessing. As a teacher, it is professional to prepare and develop a portfolio for an initial job and as a reference for current employment. Students and prospective teachers can prepare a portfolio to have a leg up on the job market by preparing before they are asked for resume materials. When they apply for a job, they can submit materials on the spot. The NTI has put it in my mind, the importance of preparing a portfolio. It has also been brought to my attention, as recently, former broadcasting students have approached me for copies of their dvds. They would be all set for their job opportunities, had I had them prepare their senior year. Many prospective broadcasting students could have a ready made resume through their video work. They can include printed materials, dvds, pictures and newspaper articles in their portfolios. I am unsure yet as to all the items that they should include in their portfolios. This concept is new to me and it is one that I am personally developing presently. After my semester at NTI, I will be more aware as to how to advise them on the development of their materials. As for the current group of seniors, I will progress with them in this new venture of developing materials for a professional resume via a portfolio.

1 comment:

Upward Bound said...: I am thinking right along the same lines as you. This is a great resource for our students to harness.I am trying to figure out how to best use it with my healthcare students especially in an electronic format. The students can incorporate powerpoints and pictures pretty readily. Vital sign measurement competency for example might take some imagination to exhibit. Perhaps a checklist showing dates that the task was checked by the instructor and perhaps a picture showing them actally doing it??? I may google for ideas. Not only is this great for job searches. I think it helps students who are applying to industry related post secondary schools and others that may be difficult to get into.; February 15, 2009 at 8:43:00 PM EST