Your thesis, dissertation, and scholarly articles show you can do research.
But, what do you have that shows you can teach?
A line on a CV or resume doesn't show anyone who you are as a teacher and how you help students learn.
That's why you need a teaching portfolio.
The process of creating your teaching portfolio doesn't have to be overwhelming or frustrating. I have developed a 5-step framework you can use to tell your story, showcase your accomplishments, and prepare for the next step in your career.
Whether you're applying for your first job, preparing for reappointment, or considering a change in careers, this online course will help you document your teaching experiences and demonstrate your effectiveness as a teacher and scholar.
Each part of the course includes specific, actionable strategies and recommendations you can use to start building your portfolio, writing your teaching philosophy, and organizing your materials.
This self-paced online course is divided into 3 parts:
PART 1: How to Determine What Type of Portfolio You Need:
There are 3 main types of portfolios. In module 1, you will examine the different formats and styles of portfolios so you will be able to choose the structure that works best for you and your goals.
PART 2: Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting Your Evidence
In module 2, you will explore the different types of evidence you need to include in your portfolio. You will create a plan for gathering, organizing, and presenting this evidence in a way that best tells your story and supports your purpose.
PART 3: How to Write Your Teaching Philosophy
The teaching philosophy is part of most applications for faculty positions. Search committees want to know who you are as a teacher, how you create a learning environment, and what goals you have for continuing your professional development in teaching. In module 3, you will use a rubric to guide you through this process and review example philosophies to help you write your own.
Creating your teaching portfolio doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Not sure where to start?
Let me show you where to begin.
What’s included in this course?
This self-paced course includes 3 video modules. When you enroll, you will receive:
This course is for you if...
Need help organizing all of your materials? Use this 5-step process to create your teaching portfolio, write your teaching philosophy, and showcase your accomplishments in teaching.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe what a teaching portfolio is (and is not).
2. List reasons why a teaching portfolio is important.
3. Reflect on the different types of portfolios and consider which one you need at this point in your career.
4. Examine the 5 steps to create your teaching portfolio.
5. Think about how to organize the teaching portfolio as a scholarly research project.
6. Generate ideas for materials and evidence to include in your own portfolio.
7. Describe the difference between a teaching philosophy and a teaching statement.
8. Use a rubric to plan the different sections of your teaching philosophy.
9. Explain the importance of the teaching philosophy in the context of your teaching portfolio.
10. Generate ideas for your teaching philosophy (or teaching statement) and write your first draft.
It’s challenging to come up with new, creative ways to engage your students. Every day, when you arrive (or log in) to your classroom, you are responsible for creating a space for students to learn from you and from each other.
It’s not an easy task! But, you can do it! I can help.
Hi, I’m Barbi, and I create professional development resources you can use to engage students and improve learning. The resources I provide are grounded in theory, informed by research, and designed for practical application.
Throughout the past 17 years, I have facilitated thousands of professional development events (workshops, webinars, podcasts, seminars, and online courses) for educators throughout the world. My areas of expertise are in faculty development, teaching and learning in higher education, and professional development for graduate students and postdocs.
My goal is to support you in your pursuit of teaching excellence. When you are successful, your students will be successful. And that’s why I dedicate my energy to supporting you!
