Creating Portfolios: For Success in School, Work, and Life (Free Spirited Classroom) (Paperback)

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A portfolio is a powerful tool for learning, assessment, and self-discovery. In some school districts, portfolios are being mandated into the curriculum. The 12 in-depth exercises contained in this reference leads students through the process of preparing four different types of portfolios: personal, student, project, and professional. Illustrations.

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Martin Kimeldorf is the author of over 15 books and reports on the topics of job finding, leisure finding, community service, journal writing, and recreational drama. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in technology education and liberal arts from Oregon State University and a Master’s Degree in special education from Portland State University. He has taught in public schools, prisons, and colleges. He received the Literati Award from the International Journal of Career Management for Best Paper of the Year and has won other awards for teaching and playwriting.

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Product Details Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Student edition (August 1994) Language: English ISBN-10: 0915793733 ISBN-13: 978-0915793730 Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #356,622 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• Free Spirit (First Love 158) by Katrina West in Front Matter
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles (Volume II) by U S Department of Labor on page 40
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• Daily Readings with C.S.Lewis by C. S. Lewis in Back Matter

 

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Student edition (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915793733
• ISBN-13: 978-0915793730
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #356,622 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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I am currently a student teacher and have found the information very helpful. The reproducible worksheets provide a good starting point.