{"product_id":"the-learning-portfolio-reflective-practice-for-improving-student-learning-paperback-1","title":"The Learning Portfolio: Reflective Practice for Improving Student Learning - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Zubizarreta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarbara J. Millis\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe learning portfolio is a powerful complement to traditional measures of student achievement and a widely diverse method of recording intellectual growth. This second edition of this important book offers new samples of print and electronic learning portfolios. An academic understanding of and rationale for learning portfolios and practical information that can be customized. Offers a review of the value of reflective practice in student learning and how learning portfolios support assessment and collaboration. Includes revised sample assignment sheets, guidelines, criteria, evaluation rubrics, and other material for developing print and electronic portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Learning Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Zubizarreta understands students, faculty, and teaching and learning. This book will help both novices and senior faculty to use portfolios to increase their own understanding and to enrich their students' learning.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eWilbert McKeachie\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eMcKeachie's Teaching Tips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith fourteen new chapters featuring exemplary uses of learning portfolios, this second edition is like a brand new book. But it preserves all the recommendations for implementing learning portfolios that made the first edition so useful to faculty.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLinda B. Nilson\u003c\/b\u003e, director, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, Clemson University, and author, \u003ci\u003eTeaching at Its Best\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Graphic Syllabus and the Outcomes Map\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Learning Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e represents a clear, organized, reflective, and effective way to direct and document student learning. It is a must-have for any faculty member or university administrator concerned about demonstrating attainment of important learning outcomes, and for faculty developers assisting instructional staff in designing effective and engaging courses.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJames E. Groccia\u003c\/b\u003e, director, Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Auburn University, and former president, Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Learning Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e provides a credible tool for assessing and improving student learning--critical aspects when documenting program and institutional effectiveness. John Zubizarreta's clear and pragmatic discussion of the learning portfolio empowers all who care about student learning to succeed in ways that can make a transformative difference in the lives of students.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMary Lou Higgerson\u003c\/b\u003e, vice president for academic affairs and dean, Baldwin-Wallace College, and coauthor, Effective Leadership Communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf we want students to become self-directing learners, they must become more aware of themselves as learners. There is no other tool that has more power to contribute to this process than well-designed learning portfolios.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eL. Dee Fink\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eCreating Significant Learning Experiences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Learning Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"John Zubizarreta understands students, faculty, and teaching and learning. This book will help both novices and senior faculty to use portfolios to increase their own understanding and to enrich their students' learning.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eWilbert McKeachie\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eMcKeachie's Teaching Tips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With fourteen new chapters featuring exemplary uses of learning portfolios, this second edition is like a brand new book. But it preserves all the recommendations for implementing learning portfolios that made the first edition so useful to faculty.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLinda B. Nilson\u003c\/b\u003e, director, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, Clemson University, and author, \u003ci\u003eTeaching at Its Best\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Graphic Syllabus and the Outcomes Map\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Learning Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e represents a clear, organized, reflective, and effective way to direct and document student learning. It is a must-have for any faculty member or university administrator concerned about demonstrating attainment of important learning outcomes, and for faculty developers assisting instructional staff in designing effective and engaging courses.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJames E. Groccia\u003c\/b\u003e, director, Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Auburn University, and former president, Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Learning Portfolio\u003c\/i\u003e provides a credible tool for assessing and improving student learning--critical aspects when documenting program and institutional effectiveness. John Zubizarreta's clear and pragmatic discussion of the learning portfolio empowers all who care about student learning to succeed in ways that can make a transformative difference in the lives of students.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMary Lou Higgerson\u003c\/b\u003e, vice president for academic affairs and dean, Baldwin-Wallace College, and coauthor, Effective Leadership Communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If we want students to become self-directing learners, they must become more aware of themselves as learners. There is no other tool that has more power to contribute to this process than well-designed learning portfolios.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eL. Dee Fink\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eCreating Significant Learning Experiences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Zubizarreta\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of English and director of honors and faculty development at Columbia College, South Carolina. He is a frequent conference presenter and consultant, and he has mentored educators internationally on developing teaching, learning, and administrative portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 10.7 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449381404893,"sku":"9780470388471","price":76.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/eERpZlpiNmRtK1BMN0ZFQksrN2ZhQT09_c510b1d9-c13d-4cb2-9615-e7d3f9a4f8c1.webp?v=1771528229","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-learning-portfolio-reflective-practice-for-improving-student-learning-paperback-1","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}