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Publication Date: 1995
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Professional Portfolios in Teacher Education: An Exploration of Their Value and Potential.
Winsor, Pamela J.; Ellefson, Bryan A.
Teacher Educator, v31 n1 p68-81 Sum 1995
This article discusses the value of professional portfolios, describes how they are used in a five-year Canadian teacher preparation program, and includes criteria for assessing student teacher portfolios. Findings from two surveys of superintendents indicate that, overall, including a portfolio among an applicant's credentials can enhance the candidate's chances of being hired. (IAH)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended Teacher Education Programs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mail Surveys, Portfolio Assessment, Portfolios (Background Materials), Practicums, Preservice Teacher Education, Reflective Teaching, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Student Teachers, Superintendents, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teacher Employment, Teacher Selection
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Language: English
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