Program Portfolio
Master of Education
Student Name:
Student I.D:
Area of Specialization:
Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Example..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Artefacts Organized by Course................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
EDUC 5010 Education in Context........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
EDUC 5210 Learning Theory.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
EDUC 5220 Curriculum Design............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
EDUC 5240 Creating Positive Classroom Environments......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
EDUC 5270 Instructional Techniques – Elementary*............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
EDUC 5271 Advanced Practices ELEM Literacy (not required if student completes EDUC 5272)*.........................................................................................................7
EDUC 5272 Advanced Practices ELEM STEM (not required if student completes EDUC 5271)*............................................................................................................7
EDUC 5280 Instructional Techniques – Secondary**............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
EDUC 5281 Advanced Practices SEC Literature (not required if student completes EDUC 5282)**.......................................................................................................8
EDUC 5282 Advanced Practices SEC STEM (not required if student completes EDUC 5281)**.............................................................................................................8
EDUC 5410 Child Development*............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
EDUC 5420 Adolescent Development**................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
EDUC 5440 Assessment and Evaluation................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
EDUC 5710 Understanding Barriers to Learning.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
EDUC 5711 Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms................................................................................................................................................................... 9
EDUC 5810 Living and Learning Globally................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
EDUC 5470 Research in Education....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Philosophy of Teaching Statement........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction
Welcome the UoPeople Master of Education Portfolio Template. As a Master of Education student, you are required to create a
portfolio that you start in your very first class and submit near the end of the program. You’ll contribute a minimum of three
artefacts to your portfolio in every class you take (although you can add more rows to save more if you wish). At the end of your
portfolio, you will also complete a Philosophy of Teaching Statement. This allows you to save useful readings and reflect on
previous work when you’re teaching so that you can continue to draw on what you learned.
An example has been included at the beginning of this guide to help illustrate how artefacts need to be formatted. All materials
need a topic, a way for the instructor to review the resource (such as a link), a summary, and tags to help indicate how the
resource can be used later. By following this template and consistently gathering pertinent materials, you'll not only enhance your
understanding of the course material but also streamline the process of assembling a comprehensive and well-organized portfolio.
NOTE: Students should select the artefacts they wish to add to their portfolio. However, the following must be included:
1. Artefact related to developmentally appropriate curricula
2. Artefact related to learning environments and diversity of learners
3. Lesson Plan (any topic)
4. Artefact related to developmental instructional across various ages*
5. Artefact related to pedagogical practices and resiliency**
*required for elementary specialization
**required for secondary specialization
Example
Class EDUC 5711
Topic Resource Summary Tags
Creating an inclusive Anderson, A. (2018, January Academic support for students Inclusion
classroom 18). 7 ways to create an , proper training of teachers, Diversity
inclusive classroom inclusive curriculum,
environment. ASCD IN Service. integrating student bodies,
http://inservice.ascd.org/7- adjusting ranking calculations,
ways-to-create-an-inclusive- respectful school culture,
classroom-environment/ creating space for discussion.
Lesson Planning Week 5 Portfolio Lesson planning needs be able Diversity
www.linktogoogledoc.com to include students of all Lesson Planning
abilities within the classroom
to ensure all learning needs
are met
Artefacts Organized by Course
EDUC 5010 Education in Context
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5210 Learning Theory
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5220 Curriculum Design
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5240 Creating Positive Classroom Environments
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5270 Instructional Techniques – Elementary*
Topic Resource Summary Tags
Constructivist Learning Design This book gives a classic Lesson Plan
Inquiry- A Gagnon, G. W. Jr., & Collay, M. (2005). lesson plan design that Development
Constructivist Constructivist learning design: Key questions for follows a constructivist
approach teaching to standards. Corwin Press. learning design
(Research Based
Artefact)
This topic reflects on Active Learning
Active Learning: Brame, C. J. (2016). Active learning. Vanderbilt constructivist theory Constructivists
What does it look University Center for Teaching. and actual practices in Approaches
like? Brame provides the theoretical basis for active- the classroom,
Integration of learning strategies and how teachers can practices that engage
critical thinking incorporate them into learning opportunities young students with
critical thinking,
(Practice Based problem-solving, and
Artefact) cooperative learning
activities. Also,
constructivist practices
that incorporate inquiry
as a teaching method
for young learners were
considered.
Primary source- https://us.docworkspace.com/d/ This link is my lesson Primary Sources
based instructional sIC6RnI080dSTuwY plan based on a CLD Lesson Plan
practices. and is linked to use of
primary sources
(Practice Based
Artefact)
EDUC 5271 Advanced Practices ELEM Literacy (not required if student completes EDUC 5272)*
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5272 Advanced Practices ELEM STEM (not required if student completes EDUC 5271)*
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5280 Instructional Techniques – Secondary**
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5281 Advanced Practices SEC Literature (not required if student completes EDUC 5282)**
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5282 Advanced Practices SEC STEM (not required if student completes EDUC 5281)**
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5410 Child Development*
Topic Resource Summary Tags
Learning Theories (Research Zhou, M., & Brown, D. Although there are several Kolb’s Experiential Learning
Artifact) (2015). Educational learning approaches to learning, there
theories. Educational Psychology are three basic types of Reflective Learning
Commons. https://oer.galileo.us learning theory: behaviorist,
g.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi? cognitive constructivist, and
referer=https:// social constructivist.
www.bing.com/ Researched theoretical views
&httpsredir=1&article=1000&co are underpinned by
ntext=education-textbooks knowledge, learning,
motivation, and the
implications for educational
practice.
Stages of Child Development 1. Seifert, K., & Sutton, R. The all round development of Learning Styles
(Practice Artifact) (2009). Educational psychology. the Child/Student is of utmost
The Saylor importance to the teacher or Multiple intelligences
Foundation. https://www.saylor any other care giver including
.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2 parents. Development occurs
012/06/Educational- differently at specific age
Psychology.pdf timelines. From infancy to
preschool to middle school to
2.
https://us.docworkspace.com/d elementary and finally
/sIMyRnI08k5yxtQY adolescence. The
developmental basis are
physical, cognitive, social, and
moral. The relevance of
various theories on child
development and implication
to educational practices are
important for every teacher
and student, even in
adulthood.
EDUC 5420 Adolescent Development**
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5440 Assessment and Evaluation
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5710 Understanding Barriers to Learning
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5711 Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5810 Living and Learning Globally
Topic Resource Summary Tags
EDUC 5470 Research in Education
Topic Resource Summary Tags
Philosophy of Teaching Statement
<<This section of the template should be used to write your Philosophy of Teaching Statement (PoTS), which should include
reflections on how you have grown as an educator throughout the MEd program. The PoTS should draw on artefacts saved
throughout this portfolio.>>
