Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success [Paperback]

Patricia M. Costantino (Author), Marie N. De Lorenzo (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205329551 | ISBN-13: 978-0205329557 | Publication Date: October 18, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This handbook is a practical and comprehensive set of guidelines to smoothly lead teacher candidates and practicing teachers through the rigorous process of developing a professional teaching portfolio based on national/state standards of performance. The guidelines included in Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success are designed to increase a teacher's understanding of the concept of a professional teaching portfolio, the value of using standards, and the phases of portfolio development. It also contains a multitude of suggestions for items to include in the portfolio, a variety of resources, and over 75 examples of portfolio artifacts. In addition, there is a chapter on developing an electronic portfolio. This handbook has been recognized as one of the most complete and practical set of guidelines for portfolio development.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1st edition (October 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205329551
• ISBN-13: 978-0205329557
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,595,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Student Teachers and Professional Educators, April 12, 2002

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cacklinrose "cacklinrose" (N. Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success (Paperback)

This book is a helpful guide for a grueling project. I have to create and maintain a portfolio throughout my year-long certification program, and I didn't really know how to get started until I discovered this book.

It outlines the areas that should be in any professional teaching portfolio, and clearly lists the types of documents that could be contained in each section. Looking at your own work with a critical eye and reflecting on what you did and how you can do better is one of the key ideas in this book.

There is a section on how to use your portfolio, and even an overview of creating an electronic portfolio. I found the examples of portfolio entries the most helpful section. It shows there are many ways to present your portfolio in creative and eye-catching ways, without being "cutsey".

The best message I got from this book is that your portfolio should not be shoved aside after you get a job, but continuously updated and reflected upon. This not only will keep you prepared if that "dream job" comes available, but it will help you grow as a professional educator. Any student teacher would find this book extremely valuable, and I believe professional educators would gain insight in revising their own portfolios.

4.0 out of 5 stars Teaching Portfolios, January 14, 2011

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This review is from: Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book was required for one of my beginning classes in wanting to become a teacher. This book is insightful in creating portfolios, how to lay them out, and at the same time this book can be a bit redundant with information. Overall, if you're required to have it - get it, you will need it when designing your portfolio.

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for pre-service and in-service teachers, January 21, 2010

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This review is from: Developing a Professional Teaching Portfolio: A Guide for Success (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

As part of my graduate studies in education, I am required to maintain a professional portfolio, and this book has been beneficial in outlining the why's and how's of keeping a portfolio. One of the key benefits of maintaining a professional portfolio is that a teacher can reflect on his/her teaching periodically, and make changes to improve teaching, including designing more effective lessons plans, better classroom management strategies, etc. It also allows teachers to evaluate their performance in the classroom, and provides a source of constant renewal in the teaching-learning process.

This book is well-organized and gives valuable insights and provides guidelines on how to go about developing and maintaining a professional teaching portfolio. There are also examples of portfolios provided ,and a chapter on electronic portfolios. There is an appendix, glossary, reference, and index at the end. Recommended for those considering teaching as a profession and also for in-service teachers interested in a professional self-development tool that allows them to take responsibility for their own learning.