Which tenent did you most relate to and why?
I most relate to the assessment for learning tenent that assessment for learning develops the learners' capacity for self-assessment so that they can become reflective and self-managing. When I teach students, I teach them so that they will have the skills they need to learn independently. At some point students leave school, and I don't want them to stop learning just because no one is making them learn.
What potential if, if any, do you see for portfolio assessment?
In elementary school, portfolio assessment could be a way to unify learning. Right now we are teaching each subject indepently. It may be beneficial to teach subjects in context, such as incorporating math and language arts into science and social studies so that they are taught at the same time in a project based portfolio.
A portfolio could also show the student's progress over time. Perhaps students who wrote an essay at the beginning of the year could include revisions to show their progress, an revise as they see fit throughout the year as new skills are acquired.
What do you think the creation and development of your portfolio will do for your learning?
My portfolio will serve as a chronicle of my work and show others my capabilities. I am finding more and more that I need to prove my worth with regard to helping students and promoting student achievement. Having something to show for my work such as a student book club wiki and student reading blogs could go a long way as evidence of assisting with student achievement.
With the budget cuts and having to go to board meetings to fight for having full time librarians in each library, it couldn't hurt to stay prepared and keep a portfolio and my resume up to date. Here's a sign I made to take to the board tomorrow:
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