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Education

Visionary Leader Teacher Portfolio Suggestions

Suggestions for Items of Evidence

General Studies and Specialty Studies Evidence
Synopsis of subject area or interdisciplinary unit plan
Demonstration of computer literacy
Evidence from any of the courses in your major: projects, papers, etc.
Evidence from any of the endorsement courses required for certification

Methodology/Technology

Lesson plans demonstrating a variety of methods (planned, taught and self assessed)
Cooperative learning experiences
Discovery/Inquiry learning
Direct instruction projects
Role play/simulation activities
Any reading improvement lesson plans
Multiple intelligence designed lesson plans
Samples of K-12 student work created under your supervision

Thinking Skills

Integrated lesson plans
Brief outlines of thematic units
Integrated curriculum or instructional materials reviews
Plan for a learning/discovery center
Field trip plan
Projects utilizing the discovery approach

Assessment

Production of portfolio (required)
Assessment philosophy
Readiness activities
Authentic evaluation activities
Diagnostic Activities
Achievement tests developed
Pupil profiles developed
Pupil work that has been evaluated
Demonstration of ability to use gradebook and related assessment technology
Case studies
Review of various assessment tools
Student self evaluation of clinical experience
Analysis (reflection) of a lesson planned and taught
Interviews and observation related to them
Use of self assessment instruments
Use of peer assessment instruments

Professionalism

Statement of Educational Philosophy at beginning of program (required)
Statement of Educational Philosophy at end of program (required)
Membership in professional education/content area organizations
Synopsis of any group cooperative project from your professional courses or endorsement
Professional development plan
Community service related to children and youth
Review of an issue in education
Review of research on a specific topic
Synopsis of any teaming with peers, practicing teachers, or parents and school students

Human Relations/Diversity

Case studies and pupil profiles
Demonstrated knowledge of other cultures
Multicultural lesson plans
Multicultural unit plans
Individualized Education Plan (IEP), (IFSP), (ITP)
Demonstration of selection of developmentally appropriate techniques
Lesson plans adapted for specific special needs students
Development of individual activities in (oral language, composition, handwriting, problem solving)
Lessons for bilingual students

Communication

Evidence of ability to use technology for instruction and communication
Use of many media and multimedia in lesson plans
Demonstration of good composition skills
Demonstration of good listening and speaking skills
Development of a public relations activity
Demonstration of ability in another language
Demonstration of ability to use Internet or other on-line sources of information
Ability to develop a newsletter
Collaborative homework plans
Conferencing guides