Portfolio Completion-Secondary

Catalog description

This course is the culminating portfolio presentation that provides verification that the teacher candidate has completed all Wisconsin licensure requirements at that time. Recognizing that reflective, concerned, and competent teachers develop from a multitude of unique abilities and experiences, Concordia’s teacher education program encourages the cultivation of unique, well-rounded teacher candidates. Since traditional evaluation procedures that focus on tests and grades fail to reveal the whole picture of the teacher education student, Concordia has instituted the portfolio process, which seeks to provide a more personal reflection of the unique abilities and accomplishments of each teacher education student. The final portfolio presentation provides evidence of the teacher candidate’s proficiency in and application of the Wisconsin Teaching Standards with artifacts from student teaching. The Wisconsin Department of Instruction can change license requirements in the future so students should consider applying for license shortly after receiving endorsement. Prerequisite: minimum score of 01 in 'Upper Division Status'.