1. INTC 2610
January 30, 2014

2. An educational portfolio is a collection of
artifacts, evidence and reflection documenting
the candidate’s achievements over the course
of a teacher preparation program

3. 
Promotes Reflection
◦ they develop a better understanding of their
personal teaching styles and views of the
educational process.
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Introduces Candidates to Hiring Committees
◦ hiring committee to become familiar with the
candidate as a person and a potential educator.
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Provides Tangible Evidence of Skill
◦ physical evidence of the skills they say they possess

4. 
Demonstrates Organizational Skills
◦ Organized teachers are prized.
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Allows for Easy Sharing of Credentials
◦ Can include all required documents of teacher
certification.

5. 
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Technology skills
Creativity
Organizational Skills
Knowledge base

6. 
It is competitive out there
◦ Kean College makes it mandatory to create an
educational portfolio.

7. 
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Resume,
Recommendations
teacher credentials
Honors or Awards
 Student
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