Lesson 15: Portfolios and Wrap Up Click HERE to read the full article on "The Power of Documentation in the Early Childhood Classroom" Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:
Teaching Read Chapter 14 in Week by Week As stated in previous lessons, portfolios are a valuable tool that can be used for assessment of development as well as to share information with families. There are a variety of ways to organize them. Some teachers organize them by content area, ex: Math, Literacy, Science etc., or chronologically-Fall to Spring. Children can choose work samples to include in the portfolio as well. Sometimes teachers include “best work” examples, while others may show various artifacts that demonstrate improvement over time. Portfolios can include artwork, worksheets, photos, videos, assessments etc. They can also be used as assessment tools. Teachers can use artifacts from the portfolio to document what the child has learned throughout the year. Read the article in the Attention section and use it as a reference in your Essay question: Assessment Lesson 15 Quiz Write a single essay (MINIMUM of three - five sentences per question) to address each of the following questions:
Reference the text and articles. Lesson 15 Discussion What is your biggest “take away” from this class? (Your Aha moment or something tangible you may use in the future)
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