Specific Content of the Portfolio: This discussion describes the completed portfolio. You may not be able to complete all items prior to your oral examination because defenses must occur prior to the end of spring term. The completed portfolio will be evaluated as a portion of your grade in AED 558. All items should be included in the final portfolio submission.
- Title page that minimally includes your name, your major professor’s name, the date of your oral exam, the statement, “Portfolio completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MS Degree in Agricultural Education and the Professional Teacher Education Program at Oregon State University.”
- Introduction/overview explaining the contents and organization of the portfolio (not just the written portion).
- Table of Contents using page numbers or tabs
- Professional Resume (completed in AED 558)
- Strategy for Local Program Success (completed in AED 552)
- Teaching philosophy (completed in AED 553)
- Diversity Statement
- Classroom Management Plan (completed in AED 554)
- Aligning the Oregon Diploma with Agricultural Education (completed in AED 557)
- Syllabus with a course calendar (completed in AED 557)
- Sample lesson plans (minimum of 3) showing a breadth of experience in content areas
- Lesson plan showing adaptations for students with special needs
- Assessment rubric (completed in AED 557)
- Evidence of student feedback on your student teaching experience
- Optional: Observation from administrator at student teaching site
- Evidence of attendance at professional development (PDU Certificates)
- 3-5 page reflection on student teaching experience
