TEACHING PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP

 June 4 - 8,  2007

            What is a teaching portfolio? What purposes can portfolios serve and what advantages do they offer?  Why should I develop a teaching portfolio?

             A teaching portfolio is a collection of carefully selected and analyzed materials that document one’s major teaching activities and accomplishments over time.  Framed by a statement of teaching philosophy and supported by relevant data, the portfolio offers a flexible, dynamic tool for self-reflection, evaluation and improvement.  In short, creating a teaching portfolio is an evaluation experience for practitioners at every level.

             In this week-long popular workshop now in its seventh year at the Naval Academy, participants will: 

ü      discuss the purposes and uses of a teaching portfolio

ü      evaluate teaching and learning styles

ü      draft individual teaching philosophy statements

ü      learn about what materials to gather for the portfolio

ü      learn practical tips about what does and doesn’t work

ü      work with a mentor/coach to facilitate the portfolio process

 The workshop will meet M-W-F from 830 – 1200.  Mentors will be assigned to each participant who will then meet as needed outside of the workshop times.