Portfolio 101

1. Portfolio 101 FL&L - January 2012 partly based on History

2. Your portfolio is a compilation of your academic and professional education coursework • It demonstrates your compliance with the appropriate state and national standards • It must be electronic • Save it in at least two places: • CD and/or Flash drive • Personal Computer What? FL&L - January 2012

3. In June 2003 the Illinois State Board of Education and NCATE moved to a portfolio based assessment model for pre-service teachers. • Additionally, more and more districts in Illinois are moving towards portfolios for non-tenured teachers • That means. . . • The completion of a professional portfolio is required! • Students who do not complete a portfolio will NOT be recommended for certification. Why? FL&L - January 2012

4. Completed portfolios are due at the end of FLPT 485 • BUT . . . • There will be checks and due dates throughout your time in the teacher certification program. • Take advantage of the assistance in FLAL 400. • Get started now! • Balancing Act • Class responsibilities • Clinical responsibilities • Portfolio responsibilities • Personal responsibilities • Ask questions and ask for assistance! • AND KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING FOR YOUR RECORDS When? FL&L - January 2012

5. Read the Portfolio Directions carefully before starting, we have a sample portfolio on-line! • You will put specific pieces of evidence into each of the folders • A “piece of evidence” is a file (word document, PDF, jpeg, etc.) • NIU transcript • Assessments (1-8) • Artifacts (one per course taken in the major) • Professional Resume • Letters of Reference (optional) • ILAS 201 Materials • ILAS 301 Materials • Statement of Educational Philosophy • FLPT 485 – Weekly Reflections Portfolio Set Up FL&L - January 2012

6. And your Reflections. ILAS 201 FL&L - January 2012

7. ILAS 301 And your Reflections FL&L - January 2012

8. ASSESSMENTS FL&L - January 2012

9. Assessment #2: “Linguistic Analysis of a Speech Sample” [FL__ 481] • Assessment #3-1: Lesson Plan [FLMT 490] • Assessment #3-2: Lesson Plan [FLMT 491] • Assessment #4: Lesson Plan(s) [FLPT 485] • Assessment #5: Teacher Work Sample [FLPT 485] • Assessment #8: Final Reflective Paper TOPIC: “Is literature relevant in the preparation of teachers for the teaching profession?” [FLPT 485] ASSESSMENTS FL&L - January 2012

10. ASSESSMENTS FL&L - January 2012

11. Sample Major Classes • FLSP 301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar • FLSP 311 - Advanced Spanish Conversation • FLSP 320 - Intensive Reading and Introduction to Literary Analysis • FLSP 321 – Masterpieces of Spanish Literature • FLSP 322 – Masterpieces of Spanish-American Literature • FLSP 411 - Advanced Composition in Spanish • FLSP 412 – Applied Spanish Conversation • FLSP 432 – Medieval Spanish Literature • FLSP 439 – Women Authors in Hispanic Literature • FLSP 453 – Spanish-American Short Story • FLSP 461 – Spanish Civilization • FLSP 480 – Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics • FLSP 481 - Spanish Phonology (identical with Assessment #2) • FLSP 482 – Foundations in Spanish Sociolinguistics • FLMT 401 – Clinical Middle or Secondary School Experience in Foreign Languages FLMT 490 and 491 are covered under Assessment#3. List of major classes FL&L - January 2012

12. Artifact – Sample FLSP 432 FL&L - January 2012

13. Statement of Educational Philosphy[in English and in no more than 250 words] • NIU Transcript • Weekly Reflections during student teaching [Add a copy of all your weekly reflections, which you have sent to your university supervisor during your time student teaching] • References - OPTIONAL • Letters of Recommendation – OPTIONAL That’s still not it … FL&L - January 2012

14. Resume • ILAS 201 Time Log • ILAS 201 Cooperating Teacher Assessment of Clinical Student Performance • ILAS 201 Small Group Facilitator of Clinical Student Performance • ILAS 201 Reflection • ILAS 301 Experience Time Record • ILAS 301 Final Assessment of Student Performance • ILAS 301 Teacher Assessment of Student Performance • ILAS 301 Reflections • Assessment #1: Teacher Certification Scores Reporting • Assessment #2: Linguistics Project • Assessment #3-1: Lesson Plan FLMT 490 • Assessment #3-2: Lesson Plan FLMT 491 • Assessment #4: Lesson Plan • Assessment #5: Teacher Work Sample • Assessment #7: Professional Development • Assessment #8: Final Reflective Paper • Artifacts – Major Courses • Statement of Educational Philosophy • Weekly Reflections during student teaching • NIU – transcript • References - OPTIONAL • Letters of recommendation - OPTIONAL This is IT! FL&L - January 2012

15. Final Thoughts The successful completion of the Portfolio is a prerequisite for being recommended for certification. FL&L - January 2012

16. Stay Positive Work Hard but Play Hard too And . . . Don’t Forget to . . . FL&L - January 2012

17. Never Lose Your Sense of Humor! FL&L - January 2012