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Developing a teaching portfolio in nursing education: a reflection
L O'Mara1, B Carpio, C Mallette
1School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Nurse Educator
|December 9, 2000
Summary
Creating teaching portfolios encourages educators to reflect on their practice and guides career advancement. This pilot project highlights key themes of self-assessment and professional development for academic staff.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Teaching portfolios are valuable tools for documenting and reflecting on teaching accomplishments.
- Self-reflection and documentation are crucial for educators' professional growth and career advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the experiences, insights, and reflections of educators participating in a pilot project on teaching portfolios.
- To identify emergent themes and assess the impact of portfolio development on personal and professional growth.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of participants' experiences in a pilot teaching portfolio project.
- Exploration of themes related to self-assessment, practice documentation, and reflective processes.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified include 'taking stock' of teaching accomplishments, 'documenting practice' through evidence, and 'reflecting' on teaching experiences.
- Participants reported personal growth as educators and enhanced collegial interactions.
Conclusions:
- Developing teaching portfolios fosters significant self-reflection and provides a structured approach to documenting teaching effectiveness.
- The process supports educators' professional development and informs decisions regarding career advancement and institutional recognition.