Portfolios

I think that Portfolios are a great tool for both students and teachers to use. When used and maintained correctly they can show students/ parents/ teachers/ administrators exactly what progress the student has made and what they have “been up to” lately. It can be used as a way to monitor a student’s writing proficiency as well as keep track of their “best work.” They can be actively involved in the creation and maintenance of the portfolio by letting them to select and revise their best work as well as present their portfolios to their parents. By allowing them to take part in this process you are also allowing them to critique themselves; to decide what areas are in need of improvement, what areas are strengths, what areas are weaknesses, and how much they have improved since day one.