A portfolio is a permanent record of meaningful and formative student experiences.
Portfolios offer meaningful opportunities for self-analysis and assessment.
Besides providing opportunities for self-analysis and assessment, portfolios integrate student experiences, provide a permanent record of accomplishments, and aid in the job search. Portfolios should include documentation of the student's knowledge base. As part of their portfolio development process, therefore, beginning student teachers should be aware of and begin to meet the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as listed below. It is important that your portfolio show ways you can link your practice to the National Board For Professional Teaching Standards. Knowledge Base of the College of Education EMU teacher preparation programs develop knowledgeable professionals who are caring, reflective, decision- makers in a culturally diverse and technological society.