Transcript What’s Portfolio Education?

FAQ’s
Fundamental Skills
Slide 2
Personal Management Skills
Teamwork Skills
drive one’s potential
for growth
Frequently asked questions
about
portfolioproductively
The skills needed as a base for further
development
The personal skills, attitudes and behaviours that
The skills and attributes needed to contribute
You will be better prepared to progress in the
world of work when you can:
You will be able to offer yourself greater
possibilities for achievement when you can:
You will be better prepared to add value to the
outcomes of a task, project or team when you
can:
Work with Others (cont.)
• understand the role of conflict in a group to
reach solutions
• manage and resolve conflict when appropriate
Must all students complete
a portfolio?
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• set goals and priorities
balancing work and
Yes. All full-time NSCC students
are required
to “complete” a
personal life
plan and manage time, money and other
portfolio to graduate. •resources
to achieve goals
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• locate, gather and organize information using
appropriate technology and information systems
• access, analyze and apply knowledge and
skills from various disciplines (e.g., the arts,
languages, science, technology, trades, social
sciences)
• assess, weigh and manage risk
• be accountable for your actions and the actions
of your group
• be socially responsible and contribute to your
community
Be Adaptable
• work independently or as a part of a team
• carry out multiple tasks or projects
• be innovative and resourceful: identify and
suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get
the job done
• be open and respond constructively to change
• learn from your mistakes and accept feedback
Participate in Projects & Tasks
• plan, design or carry out a project or task from
start to finish with well-defined objectives and
outcomes
• develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and
implement
• work to agreed quality standards and
specifications
• select and use appropriate tools and technology
for a task or project
• adapt to changing requirements and information
• continuously monitor the success of a project or
task and identify ways to improve
Must I do a portfolio in my first year if I am in a two-year program?
No. However , in your first year you should begin to think about
your portfolio and what you may want to include.
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• decide what needs to be measured or
calculated
• observe and record data using appropriate
methods, tools and technology
• make estimates and verify calculations
How do I know when my portfolio is completed?
Portfolios are never complete! Unlike a regular college course that
has a beginning, middle and end , your portfolio is a dynamic, living
record that continues to change and grow with you.
For NSCC purposes, your portfolio will be assessed and deemed
‘acceptable’ or ‘unacceptable’ before graduation.
FAQ’s
Fundamental Skills
Slide 2
Personal Management Skills
Teamwork Skills
drive one’s potential
for growth
Frequently asked questions
about
portfolioproductively
The skills needed as a base for further
development
The personal skills, attitudes and behaviours that
The skills and attributes needed to contribute
You will be better prepared to progress in the
world of work when you can:
You will be able to offer yourself greater
possibilities for achievement when you can:
• access, analyze and apply knowledge and
skills from various disciplines (e.g., the arts,
languages, science, technology, trades, social
sciences)
• plan and manage time, money and other
resources to achieve goals
• assess, weigh and manage risk
• be accountable for your actions and the actions
of your group
• be socially responsible and contribute to your
community
Be Adaptable
• work independently or as a part of a team
• carry out multiple tasks or projects
• be innovative and resourceful: identify and
suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get
the job done
• be open and respond constructively to change
• learn from your mistakes and accept feedback
You will be better prepared to add value to the
outcomes of a task, project or team when you
can:
Work with Others (cont.)
• understand the role of conflict in a group to
reach solutions
• manage and resolve conflict when appropriate
Is there such a thing as a portfolio course?
Manage
Information
Responsible
Not
always. However, aBefew
NSCC programs such as the
• locate, gather and organize information using
• set goals and priorities balancing work and
appropriate
technology
and information
systems
personal lifeDesign have such requirements.
Public
Relations
and
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Participate in Projects & Tasks
• plan, design or carry out a project or task from
start to finish with well-defined objectives and
outcomes
• develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and
implement
• work to agreed quality standards and
specifications
• select and use appropriate tools and technology
for a task or project
• adapt to changing requirements and information
• continuously monitor the success of a project or
task and identify ways to improve
What goes into my portfolio?
Use Generally
Numbers
speaking a portfolio should address three personal questions:
• decide what needs to be measured or
calculated
• Where am I?
• observe and record data using appropriate
methods, tools and technology
• Where do I want to be?
• make estimates and verify calculations
• How do I get there?
In answering these questions, students usually include:
• personal goals
• a resume
• work samples
• a list of skills
• evidence of learning and material that reflect who you are
FAQ’s
Fundamental Skills
Slide 2
Personal Management Skills
Teamwork Skills
drive one’s potential
for growth
Frequently asked questions
about
portfolioproductively
The skills needed as a base for further
development
The personal skills, attitudes and behaviours that
The skills and attributes needed to contribute
You will be better prepared to progress in the
world of work when you can:
You will be able to offer yourself greater
possibilities for achievement when you can:
• access, analyze and apply knowledge and
skills from various disciplines (e.g., the arts,
languages, science, technology, trades, social
sciences)
• plan and manage time, money and other
resources to achieve goals
• assess, weigh and manage risk
• be accountable for your actions and the actions
of your group
• be socially responsible and contribute to your
community
Be Adaptable
• work independently or as a part of a team
• carry out multiple tasks or projects
• be innovative and resourceful: identify and
suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get
the job done
• be open and respond constructively to change
• learn from your mistakes and accept feedback
You will be better prepared to add value to the
outcomes of a task, project or team when you
can:
Work with Others (cont.)
• understand the role of conflict in a group to
reach solutions
• manage and resolve conflict when appropriate
Do I bring my portfolio to a job interview?
Manage Information
Be Responsible
Knowing
how
and
when
to use your portfolio in a job interview is
• locate, gather and organize information using
• set goals and priorities balancing work and
appropriate
and information systems
personal life
verytechnology
important.
Ask if you can use it! But remember, even if you can’t
your
• plan,bring
design or carry
out a project or task from
start to finish with well-defined objectives and
by reviewing it you will be better preparedoutcomes
for your
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• decide
what needs to be measured or
• develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise and
interview.
calculated
implement
• observe and record data using appropriate
methods, tools and technology
• make estimates and verify calculations
Participate in Projects & Tasks
• work to agreed quality standards and
specifications
• select and use appropriate tools and technology
for a task or project
• adapt to changing requirements and information
• continuously monitor the success of a project or
task and identify ways to improve
Where cam I get more information about portfolio education?
Dave White, Director of Portfolio Learning
902-491-3575
[email protected]
Maria Desjardins, Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment
Recognition (PLAR)
902-491-6272
[email protected]
FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions about portfolio
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