In our Intensive English language program students are required to prepare and organize their learning portfolio. The portfolio reflects students learning process day by day and week by week. Every paper in the portfolio is looked at as a learning document.
There are two types of students portfolios ( process portfolios and product portfolios ). In our program we focus on process portfolios. This means we focus on the process of learning. Product portfolios are useful when students are preparing for job interviews, which require more time and effort in preparing to look professional. The objective is to help them land a job.
On the other hand process portfolios are tools for students to organize their learning and to think and reflect on their learning. Education without reflection is a waste of time. The Textbooks alone are not enough.
In this program we focus on the process of learning and how students are learning and progressing. We help students pick up new habits of studying and thinking. Language is not just grammar and translation. The portfolio helps students document and organize and reflect on their learning.
Every document in the portfolio should include the following:
1- the date and week
2- the name of the student
3- the name of teacher
4- the subject ( reading & writing or Speaking and Listening )
5- The name of the portfolio item ( project - homework - mind-map - quiz - class activity.... )
related links form the blog:
- A sample of students writing portfolio Mr. Eyaz class Beginner Level Semester 1 - 2014
- Reflecting on the process of learning by examining students portfolios
