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are those which usually appear in an appendix; these items are used to support
statements in the pervious sections.Teaching Portfolio
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A teaching portfolio can be a wonderful tool for an academic job search, tenure and promotion considerations, and self-reflection on teaching. Although each portfolio is unique there are some general guidelines that are helpful to those creating or revising a portfolio. Advice on portfolios does differ, but one rule is that the portfolio is not just a file in which to keep teaching related materials but instead an organized and reflective documentation of teaching.
Elements of a Teaching Portfolio
The following is a list of sections a teaching portfolio could include, not what
it must include. Items marked with a red bullet ()
are those which usually appear in an appendix; these items are used to support
statements in the pervious sections.
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Table of Contents |
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Teaching Background and Responsibilities (several paragraphs) |
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Teaching Philosophy (usually 1 to 2 pages) |
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Teaching Goals |
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Summary of Course Evaluations |
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More complete data on course evaluations |
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Vitae |
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Syllabi and assignments from your courses |
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Examples of student work |
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Evaluations of your teaching from your colleagues |
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Teaching Development Activities—including classes on teaching and attendance at conference on teaching |
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Honors or acknowledgments of excellence in teaching |
Uses of
the Portfolio
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Promotion and Tenure Decisions |
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Improvement of Teaching |
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Acquiring a Faculty Position |