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For my undergraduate minor in human services, I
worked on a student/faculty committee to propose a grading system based
on the use of portfolios. Below is a piece of our proposal,
which gives a basic outline for portfolio development and philosophy. Also
included are some related internet sites.
Jessica Percodani
Clinical Psychology M.S./Psy.D.
Student
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
A portfolio is a meaningful collection of a student's work. Through creating a portfolio, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and interpret your personal growth as related to what you have learned and experienced through the courses in this minor. Creating a portfolio will involve not only collecting samples of your work, but also selecting the most important pieces to be included and reflecting on how each piece illustrates your development. Your portfolio is a living document that may change and grow with you, as well as encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning. There are seven components that should make up your portfolio: 1. Cover.- It is appropriate to have a title for your portfolio displayed on the first page, and on this page you should also include your name. 2. Table of Contents: A listing of the samples included in your portfolio is helpful to your readers by familiarizing them with the contents of the portfolio, which aids in the process of searching for specific samples. 3. Introduction: In this section you will describe yourself to the readers by highlighting your various experiences in the minor. 4. Learninq Outcomes: The organizational scheme of your portfolio will be based on the educational goals that you have set for yourself or specific reasons you have for taking this minor. Some examples may be, "Accepting responsibility for myself', "Effectively relating to authority", "Giving feedback", "Taking feedback", and "Getting along with and understanding others". The number of outcomes you want to include is your decision. 5. Work Samples: You determine which samples will be included in your portfolio and under which learning outcome each should be placed. Your samples should be taken from a variety of sources (see listed examples for each course in the minor). The suggested number of samples for a portfolio is ten to fifteen, because you want your reader to be able to look over your portfolio in five to ten minutes. Each sample should be numbered and titled. 6. Reflection Statements: A statement describing what your sample is and why it is important enough to be included in your portfolio should be written next to each piece. 7. Conclusion: Each sample that is presented in your portfolio should be carefully selected. It is imperative that you take the time to study the material that has been selected for your portfolio. Once you have become familiar with the samples you have chosen for your portfolio, you can then begin summarizing your findings. Your goal in summarizing your information is to draw accurate conclusions from the data you have collected. This process will help you integrate your learning and growth from the minor.
Resources: A Guide to Portfolios, http://www.pasd.com/PSSA/WRITING/PORTGUID/over.htm Designing Your Portfolio, http://amby.com/kimeldorf/portfolio/p_mk-08.html#preface Seven Principles of Portfolio Development, http://www.temple.edu/ATTIC/portfolio.html
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- portfolios Fenwick, S.A.
- Jessica Percodani
