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A newsletter devoted to the support of teaching and learning at the University of Pittsburgh |
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A newsletter devoted to the support of teaching and learning at the University of Pittsburgh |
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Creating a Teaching PortfolioBy Kathleen Gray,
Ateaching portfolio does more than just list your teaching experiences – it provides insight into your teaching philosophy, evidence of your unique approach to teaching, and reflects your progress and future goals. Many universities require that you include a teaching portfolio along with your curriculum vitae (CV) when you apply for academic positions or are evaluated for promotions and tenure. You may also include a teaching portfolio when you apply for funding or for teaching excellence awards. Aside from helping others evaluate your teaching, the teaching portfolio helps you reflect on your experiences in the classroom and strategize improvements to your teaching approach. It’s never too early (or too late!) to work on your portfolio. Even new TAs can begin collecting materials that document and evaluate their teaching. Here’s a list of some items typically included in a portfolio:
Are you uncertain how to organize your portfolio? Your portfolio must be accessible to your audience, so start with a cover page and table of contents. Place your teaching philosophy (a personal statement of how and why you teach) at the front of your portfolio along with a list of teaching experience and of pedagogical trainings and contributions. Follow these items with a concise summary of OMET evaluations or other student evaluation data and one or two recommendation letters from faculty and students. The rest of the portfolio should be devoted to evidence of your teaching, such as an exemplary syllabus, lesson plan, and exam. Consider introducing each piece of evidence with some reflection on why and how you use the material in the classroom. This helps tie each item to your teaching philosophy and gives you an opportunity to highlight your teaching innovations. Additional materials can be included in an appendix. TA Services can help you create your teaching portfolio. We offer individual consultations and Teaching Portfolio Workshops that discuss the purpose and structure of the teaching portfolio and that help students organize their teaching materials. To inquire about these services, please contact TA Services at tahelp@cidde.pitt.edu or 412-624-6671. Department representatives are encouraged to contact our office to arrange a special workshop for their students.
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