The Learning Portfolio: Reflective Practice for Improving Student Learning

by John Zubizarreta, Peter Seldin (Foreword)

The learning portfolio is a rich, flexible document that engages students in continuous, thoughtful analysis of their learning. Developed through a process of reflection, evidence, and collaboration, the portfolio may be paper, electronic, or another creative medium; at its center, the power of writing and reflection are combined with purposeful, selective collection and assessment of learning endeavors and outcomes in order to improve learning. Straightforward and easy to understand, this book offers readers both an academic understanding of, and rationale for, learning portfolios along with practical information that can be custom tailored to suit many disciplinary, pedagogical, programmatic, and institutional needs. Organized into four parts, the book includes

Genres: Education, Teaching

280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book with my Big 10 pharmacy assessment colleagues and discussed it over three months on teleconference calls. John Z is a big name in the field. I couldn't relate to all of the examples (many liberal arts), but it still gave me lots of ideas for the portfolio course.

My Tweet: Reflection, evidence of learning and collaboration are core. Avoid the "schmooze and glow". Tell why. Engage. Emphasize the journey.

[Drick · Rating 4 out of 5]

An overview of how to use Learning Portfolios to help students demonstrate significant learning and refelct on their growth.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of articles and examples.