The Learning Portfolio: Reflective Practice for Improving Student Learning

The learning portfolio is a powerful complement to traditional measures of student achievement and a widely diverse method of recording intellectual growth. This second edition of this important book offers new samples of print and electronic learning portfolios. An academic understanding of and rationale for learning portfolios and practical information that can be customized. Offers a review of the value of reflective practice in student learning and how learning portfolios support assessment and collaboration. Includes revised sample assignment sheets, guidelines, criteria, evaluation rubrics, and other material for developing print and electronic portfolios.

Author: John Zubizarreta
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 12/01/2008
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.40w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780470388471

About the Author

John Zubizarreta is professor of English and director of honors and faculty development at Columbia College, South Carolina. He is a frequent conference presenter and consultant, and he has mentored educators internationally on developing teaching, learning, and administrative portfolios.