Specifics of the Reflective Student Learning Portfolio

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Specifics of the Reflective Student Learning
Portfolio

• Presented by
• Marilee J. Bresciani, Ph.D
• Associate Professor, ARPE

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Reflective Student Learning Portfolios

• Completion of the reflective learning portfolio
  is a degree requirement
• Formal presentation of the portfolio prior to
  graduation is an option
• Choose between a
• Written comprehensive exam
• Formal presentation of the portfolio
• Formal presentation of a research thesis

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Reflective Student Learning Portfolio Handbook

• There have been changes
• Federal requirements for demonstrating
  value-added
• The handbook has details about the portfolio
• We need your feedback on the handbook

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The Purpose of the Portfolio is to

• Demonstrate a reflective record of professional
  growth over time/ Show value-added of the
  degree
• Showcase samples of "best work".
• Serve as a demonstration of attainment of course
  and program goals, desired outcomes, and advanced
  skills.
• Assist you with securing the next steps in your
  career.
• Celebrate your efforts.

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Primary Context of the Portfolio

• Is around what you are expected to learn in the
  program
• see list of program learning outcomes
• Is around what you expect to get out of the
  program
• What are your own personal goals for the program?
• What do you want to learn?
• Why did you enroll in the program?
• Some students like to group their expected
  learning in the program by themes or the program
  capstones and have those themes serve as the
  context for the portfolio.

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Portfolio Sections

• Title of the portfolio
• Your name and current contact information
• Table of contents to lead the reader through the
  portfolio
• Pre-Assessment of Learning
• First Year Learning Summary
• Second Year Learning Summary
• Summary of Learning/Post-Assessment

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Organization of your Portfolio

• Must be in the sections outlined in the portfolio
  manual.
• You can add sections if you would like
• The portfolio can be in paper or electronic form

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Second Year Learning Assessment

• An artifact of learning from each class in which
  you are enrolled
• In addition, the student will draft a one page
  summary of why the artifact was selected and how
  it relates to the specific learning outcomes for
  the program.
• Answer the questions
• Why did I select this artifact of learning from
  this class for the portfolio?
• How does this artifact demonstrate my learning of
  the expected program learning outcomes?
• How does this artifact demonstrate my learning of
  my goals for the program?

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Tips for Writing Reflections of your Learning

• Use your own words.
• This does not have to be scholarly work.
• Think about what you have learned and answer the
  following questions
• How does what you learned contribute to the
  program learning outcomes?
• How does what you learned contribute to your
  goals for the program?
• What did you learn that was not expected?
• What do you still you feel need to learn?

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Second Year Learning Assessment, Cont.

• An artifact of learning from outside the course
• The student will draft a one page summary of why
  the artifact was selected and how it relates to
  the specific learning outcomes for the program

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Summary of Learning

• Your professional or academic plan for after
  graduation.
• In addition, you should include a one-page
  summary of how you believe that the position or
  participation in graduate school will advance
  student learning and development and how you will
  contribute to society.

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Summary of Learning, Cont.

• A 2-4 page reflection paper of how well prepared
  you feel to be entering this position or graduate
  school. In this paper, you must answer the
  question, How well and by what means did this
  academic program prepare me to move into this
  position or to pursue continued education? What
  else do I feel I needed to learn and in which
  this program did not prepare me?

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Summary of Learning, Cont.

• A 2-4 page reflection paper of how well you
  believe the program learning outcomes were met.
  In this paper, you must answer the question,
  How well and by what means did this academic
  program prepare me to meet the expected learning
  outcomes of this program? (see the student
  handbook for the list of program learning
  outcomes).
• Your SDSU Masters academic transcript
• Your current resume
• A listing of your final academic program plan
  (this is the plan you actually followed in order
  to earn your degree).

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Optional

• Do a self assessment of first year learning
  rubric
• Do a self assessment of Appendix A in the
  portfolio handbook
• Add additional learning outcomes for what you
  want to accomplish
• Anything else you want to place in the portfolio

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Deadline for Final Assessment

• The first portfolio should be completed by April
  5, 2007 and must be turned into Dr. Bresciani on
  that day.
• Electronic submissions or paper submissions of
  the portfolio are welcomed.
• Dr. Bresciani and the program graduate assistant
  will review the portfolios using the criteria in
  the rubrics and return them to the students.
• If any clarification is required, the students
  will be notified at that time.

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Presentation of Your Portfolio

• Set a date with a 3 hour time frame at least 2
  weeks prior to May 1, 2007.
• Invite the faculty you want to hear your
  presentation and any external members
• Prepare a 20 minute overview of your learning
  portfolio
• Be prepared for questions

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Questions

• Marilee.Bresciani_at_mail.sdsu.edu
• 619-594-8318