Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Developing a Portfolio



A portfolio can be addressed as a collection of works of an individual. A portfolio is normally maintained due to the fact that individuals often move form one career to another. This can also be referred to as a collection in progress.




A portfolio can be used to plan, develop, organize and maintain an individuals personal information, educational aspects, work samples, skills, and critical information.


A portfolio will support the ownership of the individual profile, enhance learning and experience and focus on ease of use.


Social Portfolio Websites:


Dr. Diana Wyatt and Dr. Anna Graf Williams teach portfolio development to a group of EIU students:




Purpose of a Portfolio: 
  • Creates and stores related documents
  • Visualizes a reflection of the individual
  • Aids for self evaluation and personal development
  • Contains relevant examples and information
Components of a Portfolio:


  1. Full contents list for each section
  2. Self evaluation & profile sheets
  3. A profile of technical & vocational skills you've developed
  4. An up to date list of training & courses
  5. Certificates (achievements, exams etc) 
  6. An up-to-date list of your work experience
  7. Your curriculum vitae (CV). (A careers adviser can help you to compile this.)
  8. Your idea about where you’d like to be in 7 years time & what you need to do to achieve this(Target Planning: Plan >> Do >> Act >> Check )
  9. Examples of your work & interests
  10. Personal statement
  11. Degree certificate & transcript

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