Q1: Where can I see descriptions of each of the required components for the portfolio? ANSWER

Q2: Are there any guidelines for the appearance of the portfolio? ANSWER

Q3: Are there guidelines for the interview, including for my personal appearance? ANSWER

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A1. Descriptions for each of the components of the portfolios are listed on each of the Level I, II, and III websites. Click the appropriate portfolio level at the top of this page on the left hand side to find these descriptions.

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A2. Read through the information found on the General Portfolio Information page for these guidelines.

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A3. Read through the information found on the General Portfolio Information page for these guidelines.

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Q1: Where can I see descriptions of each of the required components for the portfolio? ANSWER

Q2: How do I complete my 4 year plan? Are there examples I can use? ANSWER

Q3: Where do I find the Attendance form? ANSWER

Q4: How do I include my chapel attendance in the portfolio? ANSWER

Q5: How many letters do I need that note Community Service/Christian Service? ANSWER

Q6: If I turned in my Teacher Education application to the School of Education office, do I need to do anything for my portfolio? ANSWER

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A1. Descriptions for each of the components of the portfolios are listed on each of the Level I, II, and III websites. Click the appropriate portfolio level at the top of this page on the left hand side to find these descriptions.

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A2. You can find examples of four year plans for Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Secondary Education in the Advising area of our website. There is also a sample 2 year plan for transfer students available.

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A3. The attendance form is located in the Portfolio Manual, or you can open the Attendance Form PDF file and print it out from there.

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A4. Students do not need to do anything for the chapel attendance requirement. This will be handled by the School of Education. A separate tab for this is not needed.

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A5. You will need at least one letter. Letters can be written by anyone in charge of service opportunities you have been involved with and should include a description of what you did and how well you did it. Certificates of recognition and involvement may be included, but letters should accompany these.

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A6. Please make sure to keep a copy of your Teacher Education application and place the copy in your portfolio as evidence that you have completed this requirement.

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Q1: Where can I see descriptions of each of the required components for the portfolio? ANSWER

Q2: Which of the portfolio requirements are from specific courses I have taken, and what courses are they? ANSWER

Q3: For the State/National Professional Organization or Local Student Education Association (SEA) requirement, is the certificate from the organization sufficient? ANSWER

Q4: As a secondary education major, what would be considered an appropriate Equivalent Secondary Project?ANSWER

Q5: For the Assessment Activity/Rubric, should I just submit the worksheet/rubric, or should I include the lesson plan as well? ANSWER

Q6: How do I include my chapel attendance in the portfolio? ANSWER

Q7: How many letters do I need that note Community Service/Christian Service? ANSWER

Q8: Do I need both the technology integration plan AND the PowerPoint presentation? And can the PowerPoint presentation be for a lesson I have not yet taught? ANSWER

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A1. Descriptions for each of the components of the portfolios are listed on each of the Level I, II, and III websites. Click the appropriate portfolio level at the top of this page on the left hand side to find these descriptions.

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A2. The following is a list of assignments that are required and the course that assignment came from:

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A3. Yes, the certificate is sufficient.

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A4. This would be any project that relates to your field and demonstrates that you understand how to teach your subject effectively. Communicate with your advisor or one of the School of Education faculty if you have any specific questions on the types of examples to include.

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A5. It would be highly appropriate to include the lesson plan with the Assessment Activity, since this will demonstrate your ability more effectively.

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A6. Students do not need to do anything for the chapel attendance requirement. This will be handled by the School of Education. A separate tab for this is not needed.

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A7. Notice that it says "letters," not "letter," so at least 2 letters should be included. Letters can be written by anyone in charge of service opportunities you have been involved with and should include a description of what you did and how well you did it. Certificates of recognition and involvement may be included, but letters should accompany these.

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A8. Yes, you will need both the technology integration plan and the PowerPoint presentation. Your presentation should be of high quality, but it would be acceptable to print out one to include that you have not yet taught.

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Q1: Do I set up my portfolio interview, or will my University Supervisor do that? ANSWER

Q2: When should I do my portfolio interview? ANSWER

Q3: Do I need to do anything else with my Reflection on Student Teaching besides place it in my portfolio? ANSWER

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A1. Please work this out with your University Supervisor. You should take the initiative, however, to do this. See A2 below for when you should have your portfolio interview scheduled.

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A2. Please schedule this for some time during the last week of your student teaching. DO NOT WAIT until your Student Teaching assignment is done. This is too late and may cause you to have an incomplete grade for the Student Teaching experience. Waiting too long to finalize your student teaching could place your graduation in jeopardy.

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A3. Please make sure that you submit your Reflection on Student Teaching to your EDUC 456 by email as well as including it in your portfolio.

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