Student Teaching Portfolio

As part of the student-teaching experience, candidates are required to assemble and submit to the
School of Education faculty a student-teaching portfolio that reflects growth as a teacher
candidate as well as the student teaching field experience. The portfolio documents the teacher
candidates experiences and is an important reflective tool. It consists of general assignments and
assignments specific to specializations. The portfolio should document a variety of teaching
strategies; incorporate instructional, information and presentation technology; demonstrate the
development of pupils critical and creative thinking skills; include differentiation and
responsiveness to diversity; apply theory to classroom practice; and show involvement of the
teacher candidate in the school and community and with families. The portfolio should be well
organized, have a professional appearance, and be free of grammatical errors. All teacher
candidates should be aware that although the portfolio submission date varies it usually falls
within the last two weeks of the student teaching experience. The actual submission date for
portfolios will be announced no later than the beginning of the second placement of student
teaching.
The portfolio should include:

a table of contents,
clearly delineated sections, organized by the 5 West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards,

the assignments/artifacts listed below, and

a reflection for each assignment/artifact selected for inclusion in the portfolio.

Assignments/artifacts to be included:
Portfolio Sections and Components
Curriculum and Planning
Interdisciplinary unit
PRAXIS II, PLT, and Teaching Reading Results (content results if applicable)
The Learner and the Environment
Case Study EDUC 200
Lesson plans with accommodations
Classroom Management Plan
Teaching
Lesson Plans from student teaching- reading, technology, and candidate selection
Edited teaching video with self-analysis
Samples of assessment
Action Research
Professional Responsibilities for Self-Renewal
Philosophy of teaching and updated philosophy with understanding and reflection
Professional development activities and how they contribute to professional understanding
Field and clinical evaluations
Professional Responsibilities for School and Community
Evidence of involvement in school and community activities

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
STUDENT TEACHER PORTFOLIO RUBRIC
Criterion

Proficient

Emerging

Curriculum and Planning: Teacher displays knowledge of core content and designs instructional experiences that include
integration of 21st century themes. Experiences are created to advance student learning through critical thinking and problemsolving to encourage creativity and innovation.
Unit plan including lessons
demonstrating critical
thinking activities
ACEI 1.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.0

PRAXIS II and PLT Results

ACEI 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4, 4, 5.1, 5.2
Reflection

The unit plan reflects a variety of

appropriate resources and
instructional strategies as well as all
required components. The
assessment plan is well organized
and the unit contains adequate time
allowances and no errors.

The unit plan uses a narrow range of

appropriate resources and instructional
strategies. The unit is missing some
required components and lacks
organization. Time allowances may be
questionable and there are a few errors.

The unit plan uses a narrow range

appropriate resources and instruct
strategies. The unit is missing som
required components and lacks
organization. Time allowances m
questionable and there are a few e
Less than five days.

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

PRAXIS II, PLT, and Teaching Reading

results are included (Content if applicable).
___/4 points

Two scores are included.

One score is missing or scores are mis

___/2 point

___/0 points

The reflection is well written and free of

errors. The reflection details why each
artifact was selected and/or the artifact
helped the candidate grow
professionally.

A reflection is included but does not

thoroughly explain why the artifacts were
selected or how they helped the candidate
grow professionally. The reflection is poorly
written and/or includes errors.

Reflection is missing, poorly written o

includes multiple errors.

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

Score_____/14

The Learner and the Environment: Teacher demonstrates knowledge of how students develop and learn and creates an enviro
that supports the learning of all students.
Case Study from EDUC 200

The case study is complete in all

respects; reflects all requirements.
The case study is well written, and
contains no grammatical,
punctuation, or typographical
errors.

The case study is complete in most

respects; reflects most requirements.
The case study is fairly well written
with few grammatical, punctuation, or
typographical errors and is turned in on
time.

Lesson plan with

accommodations for
students: cultural diversity/
area of exceptionality.

4 points
Lesson plan and reflection represent
a wide variety of instructional
strategies including differentiated
instruction.

2 point
Lesson plan and reflection address a
range of instructional strategies with
some for differentiated instruction.

ACEI 1.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,

4.0

___/4-5 points

ACEI 3.2

Classroom Management Plan.

ACEI 3.4, 3.5,

The case study is incomplete in m

respects; does not reflect requirem
The case study lacks cohesivenes
/or typographical errors.
0 points

Lesson plan is incomplete, is miss

reflection, or has little or no
accommodations.

___/2-3 points

The classroom management plan

includes rules with rewards and
consequences, daily routine
procedures and transitions (handing
in papers, lining up, bathroom,
etc.), physical lay-out (visual
representation) of an effective
classroom.

___/0-1 points
The classroom management plan
includes rules with rewards or
consequences, a few procedures or
transitions, an incomplete or poorly
functioning classroom design.

The classroom management plan

missing elements or plan is lackin
clarity and/or specifics.

___/6-10 points

___/0-5 points

A reflection is included but does not

thoroughly explain why the artifacts were
selected or how they helped the candidate
grow professionally. The reflection is poorly

Reflection is missing, poorly written o

includes multiple errors.

__/ 11-15 points

Reflection

The reflection is well written and free of

errors. The reflection details why each
artifact was selected and/or the artifact
helped the candidate grow

professionally.

written and/or includes errors.

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

Score ____/29

Teaching: Teachers displays knowledge of content and the learner by creating opportunities in a challenging and active learnin
environment.
Three selected lesson plans
from student teaching that
demonstrate connections
between objectives and
assessment and include
reflections on student
teacher strengths and
weaknesses: (1)
incorporating technology;
(1) reading; and (1) personal
choice
ACEI 2.1, 3.4, 3.5
Edited Candidate teaching
video with reflection (selfanalysis).
ACEI 5.1, 5.2

Samples of assessment
ACEI 1, 4, 5.2

Action Research
ACEI 1, 4, 5.2

Reflection

Lesson plans reflects a wide variety

of appropriate instructional
strategies for the area addressed.
The plans include all required
components and include a
reflection. The reflection
demonstrates self-reflection of
learning and pedagogy for personal
and professional growth.

Lesson plans are missing components.

The reflection does not make a
connection to self-reflection of learning
and pedagogy for personal and
professional growth.

Lesson plans are missing compon

reflection is missing or indicates t
teacher candidate seldom uses sel
reflection of learning and pedagog
personal and professional growth

___/11-15 points
Video includes; introduction, at a
minimum direct instruction, guided
instruction, independent practice,
and closure. Reflection is thought
out and error free (how the lesson
went, assumptions, what the teacher
would do differently before, during
and/or after the lesson). Teacher
candidates knowledge of subject
matter is evident. Video contains
appropriate transitions, sounds and
video quality. Students are on task
and engaged.
___/21-30 points
Includes a wide variety of
assessments (i.e., screening,
progress monitoring, formative)
including various formats (i.e.,
teacher created, open ended,
multiple choice). At a minimum 6
or more assessments.
___/14-20 points
A well-developed action research
project is included demonstrating
assessment, analysis and impact on
student learning. Lesson plans are
included.
___/7-10 points

___/6-10 points
Video includes all or most components
but lacks clarity on some areas of
teaching. Video quality is adequate.
Reflection is included with few errors.

___/0-5 points
Video is missing or missing comp

___/11-20 points
Includes 4-5 assessments (i.e.,
screening, progress monitoring,
formative) including a few formats (i.e.,
teacher created).

___/0-10 points
Assessments are limited in types a
format (1-3).

___/7-13 points
Action research project is included
demonstrating assessment, analysis and
impact on student learning.

___/0-6 points
Action research is missing or
underdeveloped.

___/4-6 points

___/0-3 points

The reflection is well written and free of

errors. The reflection details why each
artifact was selected and/or the artifact
helped the candidate grow
professionally.

A reflection is included but does not

thoroughly explain why the artifacts were
selected or how they helped the candidate
grow professionally. The reflection is poorly
written and/or includes errors.

Reflection is missing, poorly written o

includes multiple errors.

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

Score ____/80

Professional Responsibilities for Self-Renewal: Teachers examine their practice through a cycle of self-improvement and reflec
Philosophy of
Teaching/Update that
demonstrates professional
understanding and reflection.
ACEI 5.2

Philosophy of Teaching/Update
that demonstrates professional
understanding and reflection.
Thoughtful, well organized and
well developed. Addresses the topic
effectively. Philosophy update
shows progression in understanding

Philosophy addresses the topic well

although some points may not be well
developed. May lack unity and some
points may be unclear. Philosophy
update displays some progression in
understanding resulting from classroom
experience and reflection. Few errors in

Limited development of topic.

Organization inadequate. Inappro
word choice and errors in sentenc
structure or usage. Lack of though
update to philosophy without
demonstrating professional growt
pedagogy and understanding stud

and pedagogy as a result of

classroom experience and
reflection. No errors in sentence
structure or word usage.
__/7-10 points

sentence structure or usage.

A table or list of professional

development attended including
what, where, when. The teacher
candidate has evidence of attending
professional development activities
and the reflection indicates how
they apply to the development of
the candidate as a teacher. For
example, trainings on Poverty,
Common Core, student
engagement, etc. Ten or more.
__/14-20 points
All field and clinical evaluations
and a well-developed reflection is
included.

The teacher has evidence of attending

professional development activities but
the reflection is missing or does not
demonstrate how they apply to the
development of the candidate as a
teacher. Evidence of 5-9.

The teacher candidate has little or

evidence of attending professiona
development activities and/or the
reflection is missing. Evidence of

___/7-13 points

___/0-6 points

Most field and clinical evaluations are

included. The reflection is incomplete
or missing.

Teacher candidate is missing mor

one field and clinical evaluations
reflection.

ACEI 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

Reflection

The reflection is well written and free of

errors. The reflection details why each
artifact was selected and/or the artifact
helped the candidate grow
professionally.

A reflection is included but does not

thoroughly explain why the artifacts were
selected or how they helped the candidate
grow professionally. The reflection is poorly
written and/or includes errors.

Reflection is missing, poorly written o

includes multiple errors.

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

Professional Development
activities and how they
contribute to professional
understanding
ACEI 5.1, 5.2

Field and clinical

evaluations from EDUC
330/READ 371 and 475
(student teaching)

___/4-6 points

___/0-3 points

Score ___/40

Professional Responsibilities for School and Community: The teacher creates and supports a learning environment that allows
students to achieve at high levels; but also takes responsibility for improvement of the school in which they work, using the str
plan as a guide to sustain the mission and continuous improvement.
Evidence of involvement in
school and community
activities
ACEI 5.1

Reflection

Score ___/25

The teacher candidate engages in

positive collaborative activities
with other professionals in the
school, community and/or
professional organizations. A table
or list of activities with supporting
evidence is included. For example;
parent/teacher meetings, faculty
senate, PTO/PTA, etc.). Ten or
more sessions/activities.
__/14-20 points

The teacher candidate participates in

activities within the school, community
and professional organizations.
Evidence of 5-9 activities.

The teacher candidate did not

demonstrate a positive collaborati
relationship with others. Evidence
activities.

___/7-13 points

___/0-6 points

The reflection is well written and free of

errors. The reflection details why each
artifact was selected and/or the artifact
helped the candidate grow
professionally.

A reflection is included but does not

thoroughly explain why the artifacts were
selected or how they helped the candidate
grow professionally. The reflection is poorly
written and/or includes errors.

Reflection is missing, poorly written o

includes multiple errors.

__/4-5 points

___/2-3 points

___/0-1 points

Criteria

Proficient

Emerging

Unsatisfactory

(4)

(3)

(0)

Organization

Evidence and artifacts

presented in a clear and
interesting manner. Purpose
and organization is clear.
Table of contents and clearly
marked sections.

Evidence presented but lacks

strong clarity and consistency
throughout portfolio

Insufficient organization,
information unclear

Appearance

Neat, professional including

creative aspects that arouse
readers interest. Easy to
follow and navigate through
portfolio.

Somewhat professional.
Lacking strong overall
quality of creativity and
neatness

Overall unprofessional
quality

Writing
Style/Mechanics

Word usage and mechanics

without error. Smooth flow

Several errors in grammar,

spelling, word usage or
punctuation

Substantial errors in spelling,

word usage, grammar or
punctuation

Total Score: ________/200

Fall 2016