{"id":7123,"date":"2023-10-30T12:32:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/?page_id=7123"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:21:47","slug":"portfolio-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/assessment\/portfolio-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Portfolio Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1268\" height=\"354\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-48\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2019\/02\/cropped-43418656960_56f9696731_k.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2019\/02\/cropped-43418656960_56f9696731_k.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2019\/02\/cropped-43418656960_56f9696731_k-300x84.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2019\/02\/cropped-43418656960_56f9696731_k-951x266.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1268px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#003263;font-size:65px\"><strong>Portfolios for Assessment<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7123_fac28e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7123_fac28e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7123_fac28e-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7123_8903fe-b9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2022\/06\/DLL.png\" alt=\"Division of Lifelong Learning\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-4615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2022\/06\/DLL.png 422w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2022\/06\/DLL-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2022\/06\/DLL-105x87.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/oira\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/502\/2022\/06\/DLL-317x262.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,422px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7123_dcd39a-88 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a portfolio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A portfolio is a collection of student work that exhibits the student&#8217;s progress and achievements. Portfolios can be a powerful tool to use in program assessment by bringing students in as active participants in the learning and assessment processes. Students are asked to demonstrate their knowledge with respect to the program learning outcomes and therefore have an opportunity to become more engaged with the learning outcomes of their program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolios can also provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their learning. For example, they may be asked to assess their own work using a rubric provided by faculty. In a case where students are asked to assess their own work, faculty would do the same and foster a conversation about how their scores were similar or different. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id7123_53d773-71{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id7123_53d773-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7123_53d773-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7123_53d773-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7123_53d773-71 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7123_53d773-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7123_7fcfa8-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);}.kadence-column7123_7fcfa8-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7123_7fcfa8-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7123_7fcfa8-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7123_7fcfa8-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7123_7fcfa8-fd inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">If your program&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Has a flexible curriculum (few or no core courses and\/or no thesis)&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>OR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Is looking for a new, authentic way for students to demonstrate their learning&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Then portfolios might be an option for you!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id7123_a3bb48-24{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id7123_a3bb48-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7123_a3bb48-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7123_a3bb48-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7123_a3bb48-24 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7123_a3bb48-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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> .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7123_f4ec40-4b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_7c5832-ad\">Advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_e43c49-85\"><strong>1. Can help identify curriculum gaps or lack of alignment to learning outcomes. <br>2. Encourages students to understand their learning and reflect on what they have and haven&#8217;t learned.<br>3. Encourages students to take ownership of their learning and progress. <br>4. In some cases, portfolios provide students with material for job applications.<br>5. Enables faculty conversation over examples of different student work. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72476802c970e156435e106441a816c3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jvme.utpjournals.press\/doi\/pdf\/10.3138\/jvme.32.3.279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Davis, M.H. &amp; Ponnamperuma, G.G., 2005. <em>Portfolio Assessment. <\/em>AAVMC.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7123_a838fc-c9 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_b8aeda-29\">Disadvantages<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_037e74-93\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_037e74-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_037e74-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7123_037e74-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7123_037e74-93\"><strong>1. Setting up a portfolio will take extra time from both the faculty and the students; training before the implementation of a portfolio is critical to its success. <br>2. Encouraging student involvement or motivation may be challenging in some programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_e2bd4d-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_e2bd4d-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-7123_e2bd4d-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Rubrics to Assess Portfolios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The validity and reliability of portfolios are greatly enhanced through the use of rubrics. Once identified, faculty who will be assessing portfolios are encouraged to design a comprehensive rubric to establish uniformity. Sharing the rubric with students is an important step that encourages their participation and understanding in the portfolio process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find examples of rubrics from other institutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/journals-sagepub-com.wv-o-ursus-proxy02.ursus.maine.edu\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/0092055X17726833?utm_source=summon&amp;utm_medium=discovery-provider\">Kutztown University of Pennsylvania<\/a> (Table 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.uwstout.edu\/content\/profdev\/rubrics\/eportfoliorubric.html\">University of Wisconsin &#8211; Stout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/muse-jhu-edu.wv-o-ursus-proxy02.ursus.maine.edu\/article\/230058\">University of Washington Vancouver<\/a> (examples are in the appendix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starkstate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/REVISED-MASTER-RUBRIC.pdf\">Stark State College<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_f20f45-4c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_f20f45-4c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-7123_f20f45-4c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:35px;padding-left:35px;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid 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):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#003263;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#fff;background:#003263;border-top:1px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id7123_eb6c75-2b kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane7123_6ca28a-12\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How can we motivate students?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The first step in motivating students to engage in portfolio assessment is sharing the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) so the students know their expectations from the beginning. Faculty are encouraged to share PLOs at the start of every course (or core courses) and engage in a discussion about these expectations. Clarify the portfolio&#8217;s purpose: why do you want your students to create a portfolio? How will it help them reach the learning outcomes of the program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that students who completed portfolio assessment felt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>that portfolio building enhanced their knowledge of course and program outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the process enabled reflection on their work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>they appreciated faculty taking the time to become familiar with their work and provide feedback<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In some programs, a portfolio may be useful to students after they graduate when they are applying for jobs. A strong portfolio might put them ahead of the curve, and therefore may be an incentive for student participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane7123_5bbf11-db\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does every student need to do a portfolio?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Every student should be asked to build a portfolio when incorporating this into an assessment plan. However, when it comes time to complete an annual or 3-year report, using a random selection of student portfolios might be more manageable for the assessment committee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane7123_4729d1-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>When is a portfolio applicable?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Portfolios are most useful in long-term assessment plans as they take time to assemble and each portfolio should grow alongside the student&#8217;s academic career. Portfolios should be regularly assessed and feedback given to the students, therefore making sure there is enough faculty to take on portfolio assessment is critical. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane7123_6fb5b6-09\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where do I start?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Start small! Consider trying a small-scale portfolio of one or two assignments, or a course portfolio before attempting a program-wide portfolio.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested Steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decide on your purpose for the portfolio and how the results will inform your program policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose which learning outcomes will be addressed in the portfolio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide what artifacts students will include in their portfolio; research, essays, resumes, self-reflection, etc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a scoring criteria or rubric with the faculty that will be involved in assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather examples and give students instructions on how to collect and assemble their portfolios. This is where a student&#8217;s understanding of the PLOs and expectations will be very useful.<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_b9bc3f-21 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_b9bc3f-21 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-7123_b9bc3f-21\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Portfolio Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jvme.utpjournals.press\/doi\/pdf\/10.3138\/jvme.32.3.279\">Portfolio Assessment<\/a> (Lessons from experience, questions, advantages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/j.1365-2923.2008.03250.x\">Student perceptions on portfolio assessment<\/a> at the University of Dundee Medical School.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go-gale-com.wv-o-ursus-proxy02.ursus.maine.edu\/ps\/i.do?p=AONE&amp;u=maine_augusta&amp;id=GALE|A205052194&amp;v=2.1&amp;it=r&amp;sid=googleScholar&amp;asid=971ead1b\">Rubric and portfolio planning, implementation, and results across two different schools. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/assessment\/resources\/using-portfolios-in-program-assessment\/#:~:text=Portfolios%20can%20contain%20a%20range,the%20end%20of%20their%20program.\">University of Manoa&#8217;s portfolio planning and questions.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eric.ed.gov\/?id=EJ1082249\">The Power and Utility of Reflective Learning Portfolios<\/a>, Minnesota State University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_bdaab8-32 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-7123_bdaab8-32 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-7123_bdaab8-32\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources Specific to Graduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcu.edu\/WebFiles\/WordDocs\/MAEd_and_MAT_Portfolio_Information.pdf\">Guidelines, procedures and directions for the Comprehensive Portfolio<\/a>, Western Carolina University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.msu.edu\/sample-portfolios\">Sample portfolios from Michigan State<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sc.edu\/study\/colleges_schools\/artsandsciences\/history\/study\/graduate\/currentstudents\/portfolioguidelines\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portfolio Guide<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sc.edu\/study\/colleges_schools\/artsandsciences\/history\/study\/graduate\/currentstudents\/portfolioguidelines\/index.php\">l<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sc.edu\/study\/colleges_schools\/artsandsciences\/history\/study\/graduate\/currentstudents\/portfolioguidelines\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ines<\/a>, University of Southern Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/link-springer-com.wv-o-ursus-proxy02.ursus.maine.edu\/article\/10.1007\/s11213-021-09583-8\">A Practical Action Research of Portfolio Assessment on Building the Learning Community for Graduate Students in Taiwan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.asu.edu\/current-students\/enrich-your-experience\/professional-development\/digital-portfolios-graduate-students\">Digital Portfolios for Graduate Students<\/a>, Arizona State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.depts.ttu.edu\/gradschool\/Programs\/psm\/StudentPortfolio.php\">Graduate Student Portfolio<\/a>, Texas Tech University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nutr.uw.edu\/students\/graduate\/grad-student-portfolio\/\">Graduate Student Portfolio Template<\/a>, Washington State Nutritional Sciences Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/history\/portfolios.php\">Examples of PhD and Masters e-Portfolios<\/a>, Middle Tennessee State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a portfolio? 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