EDUC4105

Reflections, week 10

A teacher’s e portfolio should give clear insight into the beliefs, methods and understanding of their teaching. I think a short personal background and a teaching philosophy give quick insight into a teacher and their practice, and so are important features. Lesson plans are probably the main feature of an e portfolio and should show some creativity and offer something new or alternative in either the teaching or examining processes. Even without many lessons, a variety of teaching strategies would also show the teachers knowledge and understanding of pedagogy. Although it is impossible for student teachers, some reflection, even on their prac teaching, or on their planning might demonstrate an ability to be life long learners. Finally the portfolio should navigate easily, be well organised and look nice to show the administration side of the profession off a little.

Social bookmarking has a great potential to minimise time wasted on the internet, and can hopefully give easier and more accurate methods of searching for teaching materials. With good tabbing, and clear descriptions, the potential is that teachers can find exactly what they need where they may have previously needed to compromise their ideas or content.