School Administrators Use Of Professional Portfolios As A Tool For Reflective Practice Microform

Author : Susan Schwartz
Publisher : Library and Archives Canada = Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Educational leadership
ISBN : 0494029307

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School Administrators' Use of Professional Portfolios as a Tool for Reflective Practice [microform] by Susan Schwartz Pdf

This research study, using a mixed method quantitative and qualitative design, investigated the use of professional portfolios as a tool for reflective practice by school principals and vice-principals. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the use of professional portfolios on school administrators' personal and professional growth and on teachers and students in their schools. In Phase 1, quantitative data were gathered over a 3-month period through a voluntary online survey completed by school administrators who have a professional portfolio. The survey asked questions about current professional portfolio use, prior experiences with portfolios, as well as enablers, inhibitors, and outcomes of use. Interested administrators were invited through the survey to participate in Phase 2, the qualitative phase of the study, which included 90-minute one-on-one interviews, sharing of professional portfolios and subsequent duplication and analysis, and follow-up e-mail conversations depending on the need. In Phase 2, the connection between portfolio use and reflective practice was explored in greater depth with 12 administrators. Their prior experiences with portfolios and reflective practice, as well as the conditions that supported and hindered portfolio implementation and reflective practice, were investigated. The results provide a description of portfolio use and reflective practice while in the administrator role and reveal that the administrators who participated in this study were enthusiastic about and valued the reflective portfolio process for themselves and for the teachers and students in their schools. Through the process of constructing, organizing, and sharing their portfolios, the administrators in this study reported a positive impact on their professional growth and reflective abilities as well as on their effectiveness as leaders. Many of them became advocates for the portfolio process, openly encouraging teachers, students, and other administrators to use it. Having all stakeholders using portfolios and reflective practice helped to move them towards the development of professional learning communities. The findings also offer suggestions to educators of preservice, in-service, university, and leadership development programs for providing effective professional development about portfolios and reflective practice.

Author : Laura Maurina Shoemaker
Publisher : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Portfolios in education
ISBN : 0612847020

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Professional Portfolios [microform] : a Potential Vehicle for Reflective Practice by Laura Maurina Shoemaker Pdf

Author : Giselle O. Martin-Kniep
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780871203458

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Capturing the Wisdom of Practice by Giselle O. Martin-Kniep Pdf

What do professional portfolios consist of? Who are their audiences? Why should teachers and administrators use them? How are they structured? In Capturing the Wisdom of Practice, Giselle Martin-Kniep answers these and other questions, drawing on her work with more than 3,000 teachers and administrators from 400 school districts. Through excerpts from actual portfolios, Martin-Kniep illustrates how to select a range of artifacts that will lead portfolio developers to evaluate and improve their work. She also discusses using portfolios for key purposes: learning, curriculum development and assessment, research, and staff development. Readers will find many practical strategies for building and using portfolios and learn what conditions are needed for success. "I am absolutely convinced," says Martin-Kniep, "that every professional who uses portfolios in a serious way will become a better teacher or administrator."

Author : Ruth S. Johnson,J. Sabrina Mims-Cox,Adelaide Doyle-Nichols
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412913898

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Developing Portfolios in Education by Ruth S. Johnson,J. Sabrina Mims-Cox,Adelaide Doyle-Nichols Pdf

ôThis is an excellent text for all individuals about to or actually engaged in the portfolio development process. It guides candidates step-by-step through the initial decision making, process development, and presentation stages, and it answers questions that newcomers may not even know to ask.ö ùKimberly Kinsler, Hunter College of the City University of New York ôThe information on creating an electronic portfolio is clear, concise, and complete. Even a novice will be successful!ö ùPatricia A. Parrish, Saint Leo University Developing Portfolios in Education: A Guide to Reflection, Inquiry, and Assessment is a far-reaching and engaging text on portfolio development. Within a conceptual and research framework about the usefulness of portfolios, this book suggests practical methods to organize the process, and provides tools that will be used not only during preparation programs but also for professional and academic advancement. Key Features: ′′′′Provides a conceptual framework for portfolio development: Readers are given clear descriptions about how portfolios are designed and used, and are guided through the process of selecting, organizing, evaluating, and presenting portfolio artifacts. An entire chapter is devoted to developing an electronic portfolio. ′′Emphasizes institutional processes: Careful attention is given to the role of standards in the development of portfolio rubrics and evaluation. ′′Offers real-life scenarios: Real world examples genuinely connect the reader to the portfolio process and make the experience of developing the portfolio more relevant to practice.. In addition, visuals help create a concrete representation of the material for the learner and templates provide hands-on tools. ′′Accompanied by High Quality Ancillaries:! Additional resources on the CD that accompanies the text include PowerPoint® slides, video clips, templates, sample documents, and electronic links for creating a portfolio. An icon appears in the pages of the text wherever related or additional material is available on the enclosed CD. Intended Audience: This is an excellent supplementary text for virtually any advanced undergraduate or graduate teacher preparation course including Introduction to the Teaching Profession, Introduction to Classroom Management, Instruction and Assessment, Reflection and Evaluation, and Field-Based Experience. It is also a valuable resource for in-service teachers, administrators, and counselors.

Author : Karen F. Osterman,Robert B. Kottkamp
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781632209849

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Reflective Practice for Educators by Karen F. Osterman,Robert B. Kottkamp Pdf

Written for teachers, administrators, and professional development specialists in schools and universities, this book is an educators’ guide to reflective practice. In clear, accessible language, the authors explain the potential to create meaningful change in schools and show you how to integrate reflective practice effectively into the daily work of schools. The book: - Explains reflective practice as a professional development strategy and its importance for school reform - Offers ideas and practical strategies to facilitate collaborative, data-based inquiry, dialogue, and problem-solving in schools - Describes reflective practice in action and illustrates its power to create meaningful change in classrooms - Shows how reflective practice is an important step in creating professional learning organizations Reflective practice has the potential to renew your sense of optimism, commitment, and efficacy as you learn how to support meaningful professional growth, shape a culture of learning, and make important changes in students’ learning.

Author : Bradley V. Balch,Pamela Frampton,Marilyn A. Hirth
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004896808

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Preparing a Professional Portfolio by Bradley V. Balch,Pamela Frampton,Marilyn A. Hirth Pdf

A practical hands-on guide, Preparing a Professional Portfolio: A School Administrator's Guide, offers a dynamic, developmental and standards-based approach to professional portfolio development for educational leadership. This guide will facilitate the reader's development and completion of a meaningful portfolio while also presenting enhanced explanations of each of the ISLLC Standards so that the reader can find deeper meaning in the standards and implement them in authentic ways. This guide fills a serious void with regard to information and guidelines on portfolios and standards-based licensing requirements for both building level and district level administrators. It can be used as a supplemental guide in administrative courses or as a text for independent study or internship courses. This guide is also useful for practicing school leaders pursuing licensure renewal and for aspiring leaders building job-placement credentials.

Author : Ruth S. Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Portfolios in education
ISBN : 148334939X

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Developing Portfolios in Education by Ruth S. Johnson Pdf

This text walks teachers through the practical aspects of creating portfolios and demonstrates how they can be used as an action research tool for reflection and professional development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:30000006707651

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert C. Calfee,Pamela Perfumo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780805818352

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Writing Portfolios in the Classroom by Robert C. Calfee,Pamela Perfumo Pdf

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : James H. Stronge
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483334172

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Evaluating Teaching by James H. Stronge Pdf

Foster the development of highly qualified teachers and improve your school′s teaching and learning with solid teacher evaluations! The connection between teacher evaluation fostering school improvement and the development of highly qualified teachers is receiving more attention than ever before. Just as there is a rational connection between school improvement and teacher performance, there is a necessary and rational connection between supporting and cultivating highly qualified teachers through effective evaluations and improving relationships in the school. In this updated edition, top-selling author James H. Stronge and his colleagues synthesize current teacher evaluation research and blend it with practice, highlighting how to: Design a sound teacher evaluation system Assess teacher performance thoroughly and accurately Implement a successful teacher evaluation system Incorporate student performance data, teaching portfolios, and classroom observation into the evaluation process By aligning teaching performance and improvement goals with your school′s mission, this text demonstrates how you can effectively encourage teachers to achieve a high standard of instruction at all levels.

Author : Joyce L. Epstein,Mavis G. Sanders,Steven B. Sheldon,Beth S. Simon,Karen Clark Salinas,Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn,Frances L. Van Voorhis,Cecelia S. Martin,Brenda G. Thomas,Marsha D. Greenfeld,Darcy J. Hutchins,Kenyatta J. Williams
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483320014

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School, Family, and Community Partnerships by Joyce L. Epstein,Mavis G. Sanders,Steven B. Sheldon,Beth S. Simon,Karen Clark Salinas,Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn,Frances L. Van Voorhis,Cecelia S. Martin,Brenda G. Thomas,Marsha D. Greenfeld,Darcy J. Hutchins,Kenyatta J. Williams Pdf

Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.

Author : William A. Katz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1202 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : 1600300960

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Magazines for Libraries by William A. Katz Pdf

Author : Betty E. Steffy
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 0761975403

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Life Cycle of the Career Teacher by Betty E. Steffy Pdf

Teachers already know that a career in education involves continual growth'and this book, copublished with Kappa Delta Pi, presents a model for delivery of a lifetime of preservice and inservice training. You'll find practical advice on how administrators and teachers can work collaboratively to create and maintain a model of reflection, renewal, and growth that promotes efficacy as a teacher, particularly through reflective practice. And unlike any other book, you'll follow the entire lifecycle of a teacher, from preservice through retirement, making it an indispensable resource for educators at every phase of their career.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : UFL:31262056187387

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vito Perrone
Publisher : Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015063260858

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Expanding Student Assessment by Vito Perrone Pdf

Covers student assessment.