Developing Portfolios for Learning and Assessment - Processes and Principles (Paperback)

The portfolio is a collection of work that cna include a diverse record of an individual's achievements over an extended period of time. They can be used in all phases of education and professional development and in a variety of ways. They can be used to show mastery of subject knowledge, help the students develop reflective practice, aid professional preparation (the planning of lessons), and assess a student's progress and gain employment.
Val Klenowski provides educators, headteachers, teachers, pre-service teachers and students with an informative and practical guide on how to implement portfolio use for assessment and learning purposes. She discusses and analyses the impact of portfolio use on assessment, curriculum and pedagogy and integrates learning and assessment theories with practice. It draws on the author's extensive experiences in Hong Kong, Australia and in particular the US, where portfolios are growing in popularity.