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EDU 693:
Elementary Education Portfolio

The EDU 693 Portfolio Project

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The EDU 693 Handbook

Your Guide to Success

Course Syllabus & Schedule
Section Guidelines & Requirements
Final Project Format Information
Teacher Interview Video Presentation
Writing & PowerPoint Tips
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LiveText Upload Required
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Elementary Portfolio Basics

Demonstrate Readiness to Become a Teacher
Reflect Upon Program Experiences
Reflect Upon Professional Experiences
Define Who You are as an Educator
Showcase Your Top Work
Prepare a Mock Interview
Address Teacher Competencies
Apply Professional & Curriculum Standards
Apply Pedagogy & Best Teaching Practices
Showcase Caring Educator Skills

Six Sections of the Project

Section One: Teacher Candidate Introduction
Section Two: Teacher Candidate Background
Experiences
Section Three: Teacher Candidate Artifacts
and Rationales
Section Four: Alignment to Curriculum &
Professional Standards
Section Five: Teacher Candidate Reflection
Section Six: Teacher Candidate Teacher
Interview
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Project Requirements
Section One: Teacher Candidate Introduction
Section Two: Teacher Candidate Background
Experiences
Section Three: Teacher Candidate Artifacts &
Rationales

Provide Pedagogical Evidence

Detailed Curriculum & Professional Standard Connections
Lesson Plans, Units, Webpage
Read-a-Louds, Presentations, Surveys
Technology- iPads, e-Readers, SMART Boards
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Exceptional Assignments & Be Creative

Project Requirements
Section Four: Alignment to Curriculum &
Professional Standards
Section Five: Teacher Candidate Reflection
Section Six: Teacher Candidate Teacher
Interview Video
References & Appendices
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Teacher Competencies
Planning,
Instruction
Assessment
Student Engagement
Technology
Learner Accommodations
Culturally Responsive Teaching/Diversity
Classroom Management
Professional Collaboration
Professional Development & Organizations
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Section Requirements

See your course handbook for details!

Section One: Project

Introduction

5-8 pages
Introduction
Overview & Rational
Portfolio Section Development
Theories, Theorists/Experts, Research
Best Teaching Practices
Conclusion
APA-6 Format & Reference Page
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Section Two: Teacher Candidate

Background Experiences

10-15 pages
Educational & Work Related Experiences
School Observations
Classroom Applications
Philosophy of Education
Resume
APA-6 Format & References
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Section Three: Teacher

Candidate Artifacts
25-50+ pages
Introduction
Artifacts & Rationales (8-10 minimum)
Connections to Theories/Theorists/Experts
Best Teaching Practices
Align with DETAILED Curriculum & Professional
Standards

Conclusion
APA-6 Format & References

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Artifact Components MUST

Address:

Planning
Instruction
Assessment
Engagement
Literacy
Math
Professional Development
Technology
Dispositions
ENL/ELL, SWD, SES, Ethnicity, Religion, Sexuality,
Enrichment, etc.
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Artifacts for Consideration

Annotated Bibliography (research skills)
Assessing Student Literacy Learning
Assessing Student Math Learning
Culturally Responsive Teaching Experience
Field Experience Lessons, Units, Games, Center Activities
Video Taped Lessons
Technology Assignments- Websites, Screencast Tutorials,
SMART Notebook Presentations, iPads, QR Codes, and
other digital tools and literacy lessons
Pecha Kucha Presentation, Case Studies.
8-10 Polished Program and/or Professional Development
Artifacts

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Artifacts for Consideration

Assessment & Instruction Plans
Lesson Plans & Unit Plans
Philosophy of Education
Professional Development in the
Field of Education Certificates & Letters
Membership and Participation in Professional
Organizations (International Literacy Association
(ILA), International Society for Technology
Education, (ISTE), and the Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC), etc.

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Section Four: Alignment to Curriculum

& Professional Standards
4-6 pages
Introduction
Educational Curriculum & Professional Standards
INTASC
NYS Code of Ethics for Educators; Ontario Teacher Ethics
P-16 Common Core Learning Standards (ELA, Math,& SS)
NYS Learning Standards
Ontario Standards
TEAC/CAEP Claims
ISTE, Council for Exceptional Children(CEC)
Complete Standards Chart
Conclusion
APA-6 Application & Format
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Section Five:
Teacher Candidate Reflection
7-10 pages
Introduction (1-2 pages)
Portfolio Project Teacher Reflection (4-5)
Lessons Learned & TEAC Connections

Becoming a Teacher Reflection (2-3)

Readiness & Aspirations
Positive Energy, No Complaints

Conclusion
APA References & Format

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Section Six: Teacher Candidate

Interview Question Video

1-2 page Summary

Create a 5-10 Minute Video Using Screencast-o-Matic
Answer Interview Questions
Showcase Your Portfolio
Weebly Websites
Make a MP4 Copy & Save the URL & Embed Codes
Post to Discussion Forum
Make 2 Assigned Replies to Course Members
A GREAT way to
share your work, make it public & provide closure
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Interview Questions
1. Briefly share a little about your background experiences
that have led you to choose a career in education?
2. What have you learned in your teacher training program that will
make
you an excellent classroom teacher and colleague?
3. Provide us with an example of a lesson you taught.
* How did you integrate it with other curriculum areas, address the
CCLS, technology, student engagement and motivation?
* What were the results of the lesson?
4. How will your knowledge of the current trends in education inform you
as an educator in our district/board/school?
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5. Why should we hire you instead of the other applicants we have

Writing Skills
Scholarly Writing is Expected at all Times
You MUST Use APA-6 Format
Your Instructor is NOT Your Proof Reader
Edit Your Work Carefully

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Grading
Section Rubrics
Overall Project Rubric
Highly Effective, Effective, Ineffective
Submit 2 Copies of Your Written Project,
Other Files, & MP4s of Your Video on Disks
or Flash Drives to Your Instructor
Upload Project Paper and MP4 to Bb
Assignment Link and LiveText 22

Grading
Highly Effective, Effective, Ineffective
Submission of multiple sections is unprofessional,
unacceptable & will lead to an Unsatisfactory course
grade. You cannot submit your entire project at the
end of the semester and expect to pass the course.

Failure to earn a Satisfactory grade

will result in paying to retake the course
may delay in certification & degree conferral

FOLLOW All DEADLINES

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Academic Integrity at All Times

Academic Honesty
Turnitin Software
We are a Friendly Group :)

Plagiarism

a serious offense
failure of the project
possible expulsion
Cite all work properly using APA-6 Format
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Tips for Success

Stay in Constant Contact with Your Instructor
Follow All Deadlines & Rubrics
Submit Scholarly Written Sections
Include course evidence/assignments:
Pedagogy, Best Teaching Practices, Skills
Showcase The BEST of your BEST!
Stay Organized

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More Tips
Strong Flow & Connection of Sections
Be Motivating, Creative, Hands-On, Active, Engaging
Integrate Technology
Mandatory for all projects
PowerPoint Presentation
Mandatory for all projects
SMART Notebook Presentation Highly Recommended
Be REFLECTIVE & Make Connections
Include 10-15 Current Research Resources
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Submit Final Project Files

& Video in LiveText to Pass
at www.livetext.com

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In Closing
A Positive Attitude Yields Positive Results!
Follow the requirements in the Handbook
Get Started-getting started can be the most
difficult part of the process.
Integrate Technology
Be CREATIVE!
Use APA-6 Format
Be Proud of Your Work!
LiveText Requirement: You MUST upload
your Portfolio Paper & Teacher Interview MP4
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Questions or
Comments?

Good Luck
with Your
Elementary Portfolio
Project!
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Enjoy the
Reflective Experience!

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