W4D1

"Educational / Industry Standards"  

· From the e-Activity (listed below) , recommend one to two (1-2) criteria that you would use in order to evaluate the manner in which you implement the standards that you researched in your educational / work environment. Provide a rationale for your response.  

· Defend or critique the value of common standards. Justify your response.

eActivity

· Use the Internet to research educational / industry standards related to your portfolio theme and educational / working environment. Be prepared to discuss. Note: For example, if your theme is technology integration, then you may find it helpful to research the ISTE NETS if you work in a K-12 environment, or you may wish to examine the AECT standards if you are not in a K-12 educational environment. See also the Supplemental Resources section and text appendices D-G.

Supplemental Resources 

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American 

Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. 

Campbell, D. M., Melenyzer, B. J., Nettles, D. H., & Wyman, R. M. (2013). How to develop a professional 

portfolio: A manual for teachers (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

Chen, H. L., & Light, T. P. (2010). Electronic portfolios and student success: Effectiveness, efficiency, and

learning. Washington, DC: AAC&U Publications.

Friedman, D. L. (2012). Creating an early childhood education portfolio. Belmont, CA: 

Wadsworth / Cengage. 

O’Keefe, A., & O’Riordan F. (n.d.) Reflective teaching portfolios or not? Retrieved from the 

International Conference of Engaging Pedagogy Website: 

http://icep.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/09_4_ORiordanOKeefe.pdf 

Reynolds, N., & Rice, R. (2006). Portfolio keeping: A guide for students (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford / St. Martin’s. 

Robins, M. (2010). Guide to portfolios: Creating and using portfolios for academic, career, and personal 

success. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.