Dr. Greg Kniseley, ProfessorRhode Island CollegeDepartment of Elementary Educatione-mail: mkniseley@ric.edu

1. High level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated during interviews

1. High level of written communication demonstrated in application material

1. Unique skills, knowledge and experience

An organized container of evidence with critical reflection that

demonstrates knowledge, skills, and dispositions

in relation to expectations of employer or other professional standards.

Professional in appearance Message to interviewers – “Applicant uses

technology.” Able to use multi-media (brief video clips,

PowerPoint presentation, scanned work samples)

Easy to reproduce and deliver – CDs and urls

But a printed portfolio can be practical for interviews.

Before the interview- To organize your thinking and evidence.

During the interview- To present evidence, examples, and illustrations

from (printed portfolio). - This requires PRACTICE.

After the interview- To provide each interviewer with your digital

portfolio CD in an envelope.

Table of contents (indicates organization)

Evidence (indicates knowledge/skills/dispositions)

Reflective paragraphs introducing each section (indicates critical reflection)

HOME - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE◦ Personal Reflection on Teaching and

Learning◦ Unit Planning◦ Lesson Planning ◦ Action – Interactive Functions of Teaching◦ Reflection on Implemented Lessons ◦ Partnering with Families◦ References

1. Monitor one’s progress of learning.2. Relate standards, theory and research on

effective teaching to the practice of teaching. 3. Problem solve-analyze situations thoroughly

and generate effective strategies. 4. Set goals for future learning.

Indicates a candidate’s disposition of critical reflection.

You can explain . . . Why the item was selected - Significance What you learned or achieved Your goals for future learning

Relate thinking to professional teaching standards, theory/research about how children learn and effective teaching.

Improve your digital media development skills. Reduce size (resolution) of images. Save as PDF. View completed portfolio on Windows and MAC

computers. Edit video clips of teaching.

Two – three minutes Include reflective commentary