Week 4: E-Portfolios and Assessment

Part 1: Which AFL Tenent did you most 

Relate to and Why?

I chose the tenet that AFL should be sensitive and constructive because any assessment has an emotional impact.  I feel strongly about this because, as a new teacher, I have made the mistake of providing constructive criticism during an assessment and not being sensitive to how the students feel.  I would point out their mistakes and what they needed to improve on without complimenting their successes. 

 

I also find that students care more about their grade then knowledge and learning.  It’s important that the students know what to expect from their assessment.  I would show them sample answers or have them respond to a sample question before a test.  Communication is the key as in most things in life.  I would explain what “A” work looks like and make my expectations clear.

Part 2:  The Potential I see for Portfolio Assessment.

I see great potential for portfolio assessment.  It is good for both the student and the teacher.

The students get to see a progression of all their hard work throughout the year.  They also get to create a portfolio that is an original design, specifically created by them. 

The teacher also gets to see the progression of the students’ learning through the course of the year and even multiple years. 

Part 3:  What the Creation and Development of my Portfolio Will Do for my Learning

• Having a portfolio will improve my learning in many ways:
• I will be available to self-assess my progress and reflect upon it.
• I can create new goals by improving or adding onto existing projects.
• It will help me in my professional career looking for future employment.
• It will help me be a better teacher as I will be showing students how to create their own portfolios.

 Here is a great video on why to use e-portfolios from Youtube.