Building Your Portfolio and Understanding Assessment

Building Your Portfolio and Understanding Assessment

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the course outline of this module, build your portfolio, know the assessment overview, identify your interests, and navigate the course outlines on Moodle.

Introduce the learning objective and set expectations for the lesson.

What do you already know about portfolio building and assessment in this module?

Introduction to the Course Outline

Overview of the topics covered in this module, including portfolio building, assessment overview, identifying interests, and course outlines on Moodle.

Provide an overview of the course outline and its importance in guiding your learning journey.

Portfolio Building

Importance of building a portfolio to showcase your skills and achievements. Tips for creating an effective portfolio.

Discuss the significance of a portfolio and provide practical tips for creating an impressive one.

Assessment Overview

Calendar and important dates for assessments in this module. Explanation of different assessment types and their weightage.

Explain the assessment process, highlight important dates, and clarify the weightage of different assessment types.

Identify Your Interest

Explore various companies and roles in the field of interest. Reflect on your own skills and passions to narrow down your focus.

Encourage students to research different companies and roles, and guide them in identifying their own interests.

Course Outlines on Moodle

How to access and navigate the course outlines on Moodle. Familiarize yourself with the structure and resources available.

Demonstrate how to access and navigate the course outlines on Moodle, emphasizing the importance of utilizing available resources.

Activity: Portfolio Evaluation

Evaluate sample portfolios and identify strengths and areas for improvement. Discuss findings as a class.

Provide sample portfolios for students to evaluate and facilitate a discussion on strengths and areas for improvement.

Assessment Calendar

Present a visual calendar of assessment dates and important milestones. Highlight key dates for students to note.

Display a visual calendar with assessment dates and milestones for students to refer to. Emphasize the importance of time management.

Reflect on Your Interests

Engage in a reflective exercise to identify personal interests, skills, and potential career paths. Share insights with a partner.

Guide students through a reflective exercise to help them explore their interests and potential career paths. Encourage discussion with a partner.

Course Outlines on Moodle (Continued)

Highlight specific sections and resources within the course outlines on Moodle. Discuss how to utilize them effectively.

Continue exploring the course outlines on Moodle, focusing on specific sections and resources. Provide practical tips for effective utilization.

Activity: Brainstorming Roles

In small groups, brainstorm different roles in your field of interest. Share your findings and discuss potential career paths.

Assign students to small groups and facilitate a brainstorming session to identify various roles in their field of interest. Encourage group discussion and sharing of insights.

Assessment Types

Explanation of different assessment types in this module, such as assignments, quizzes, and presentations. Discuss their purposes and expectations.

Provide a clear explanation of the different assessment types, their purposes, and the expectations associated with each.

Activity: Exploring Course Outlines

Individually explore the course outlines on Moodle and jot down any questions or areas of interest. Share your findings with the class.

Allocate time for students to individually explore the course outlines on Moodle, encouraging them to take notes and jot down any questions or areas of interest. Facilitate a class discussion for sharing findings.

Portfolio Building Tips

Practical tips for building an impressive portfolio, including selecting relevant projects, organizing content, and showcasing skills.

Provide additional tips and strategies for building a compelling portfolio, focusing on project selection, content organization, and skill demonstration.

Activity: Goal Setting

Set personal goals for portfolio building and career exploration. Write down your goals and discuss them with a classmate.

Guide students in setting personal goals related to portfolio building and career exploration. Encourage them to write down their goals and discuss them with a classmate.

Recap and Q&A

Summarize the key points covered in the lesson. Open the floor for questions and clarify any doubts.

Recap the main takeaways from the lesson and encourage students to ask questions for clarification. Address any doubts or concerns raised.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.