Portfolios

Most teacher education programs require you to assemble a teaching portfolio before you graduate. The purpose of the portfolio is to provide an overview of your teaching experience and your teaching philosophy. The contents of portfolios vary, but common documents include the following:

Education departments at some institutions will require you to assemble an electronic portfolio as well as a print version.

Related topics:

Reflective essays, journals, and field notes

Curriculum designs and lesson plans

Reviews of instructional materials

Case studies

Research papers

Self-evaluations