Developing Portfolios for Learning and Assessment

The portfolio is a collection of work recording an individual's achievements over an extended period of time. They can be usedÂat allÂstages of education and professional development and in a variety of waysÂto show mastery of subject knowledge for example or toÂhelp the students develop reflective practice assess their own progress and ultimately find employment. Val Klenowski provides educators headteachers teachers pre-service teachers and students with an informative and practical guide on how toÂuse portfolios for assessment and learning. She discusses and analyses the impact of portfolios on assessment curriculum and pedagogy and integrates learning and assessment theories with practice drawing onÂher extensive experiences in Hong Kong Australia and in particular the US where portfolios are growing in popularity. Language: English