Portfolio
for Jennifer A. Ward
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE: CREDENTIALS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Contents of this
section include a professional resume, letter of introduction,
letters of recommendation, and information of professional
clearances and licenses.
SECTION
TWO: PROFESSIONAL UNDERSTANDING - Contents of this section
demonstrate reflective thinking about the philosophy of
teaching, demonstrate experiences with technology, and show
examples of collaborative work with parents, community members
and education professionals.
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THREE: DIVERSITY IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT - This section
reflects the creation of cooperative, multicultural
communities and responses to students with special
needs.
SECTION
FOUR: UNDERSTANDING LEARNERS - Items in this section
include teaching materials and strategies that have utilized
student interests and learning styles in lesson plan
development.
SECTION
FIVE: AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT - Contents include examples of
authentic and varied assessment tools used to evaluate
programs and student progress.
SECTION
SIX: TEACHING PRACTICE - Items in this section include
lesson plans, original teaching materials, examples of
collaborative learning opportunities, and classroom management
examples.
SECTION
SEVEN: SELF DEVELOPMENT - Contents of this section
demonstrate an understanding that education is a lifelong
process.
