The Power of Portfolios: What Children Can Teach Us About Learning and Assessment (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"Hebert writes from experience." (Teacher, 2/1/02)

"...grounded in theory and experience...recommended at all levels." (Choice, 9/02)

"Overall The Power of Portfolios is an excellent book." (Arts and Activities, 9/02)

"Hebert writes from experience." -- Teacher, 2/1/02

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"Provides vivid examples of the ways in which children can become the curators of their own work, thus not only advancing their own learning but helping teachers and parents understand better what they have learned. It's a fine contribution and one that I highly recommend." (Elliot W. Eisner, Lee Jacks Professor of Education and Professor of Art, Stanford University)

"At last, a book about portfolios that goes beyond the buzzwords. Drawing on fifteen years of `hands-on' experience, Beth Hebert vividly conveys the educational dividends of a genuine portfolio culture." (Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education)

"A practical and inspiring look at how portfolios can help us understand and assess a child's learning. Perfect for use as a faculty book study." (Thomas J. Sergiovanni, Lillian Radford Professor of Education, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas)

"This book is a comprehensive guide to creating an ongoing portfolio from kindergarten to fifth grade. An additional bonus, that can be found in the book, is what can be accomplished when a staff works together for a common goal." (Lucy Biles, media specialist, Gaston County Schools)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (August 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787958719
• ISBN-13: 978-0787958718
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #710,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful method, July 19, 2008

By	Christiane C. Brossi "book searcher" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Teaching using portfolios makes life so much easier! Teachers and students alike can view the progress a child has gone through the years in a way that encourages the student, giving them positive feedback.