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Writing Portfolio Implementation In A Fifth Grade Classroom, Lora L. Daily
Writing Portfolio Implementation In A Fifth Grade Classroom, Lora L. Daily
Graduate Research Papers
Writing portfolios were implemented into a fifth grade writing program as a means of qualitative assessment. The descriptive nature of portfolio assessment is the focus of this project, which describes the teacher's interaction with three I students during teacher-student conferences as writing collections were developed. The writing conferences consisted of the teacher and students collaboratively reflecting on student writing and setting goals for further writing activity and instructional sessions. With the implementation of portfolio conferences, the teacher was able to support student writing goals and their attainment. As the students presented writing samples and goals during the conferences, the teacher …
Implementation Of Writing Portfolios Into A Fourth Grade Classroom, Patricia A. Branning
Implementation Of Writing Portfolios Into A Fourth Grade Classroom, Patricia A. Branning
Graduate Research Papers
Portfolios can allow educators to assess student progress in an authentic way that relates instruction to assessment. Through portfolio collection, students can become actively involved in their own learning as they reflect on their work and establish personal instructional goals for future learning. Writing portfolios in a fourth grade classroom were used as an authentic form of assessment. The implementation of this form of assessment is described. Three students were followed through their initial year of writing portfolio collection. Through selection of exhibits and conferences with the teacher, the students examined their writing, reflected on its strengths, and established goals …