Allan Goody & Brian von Konsky

1. Giving Life to Teaching Portfolios
Dr Allan Goody Dr Brian R von Konsky
Curtin University Curtin University
Perth, Western Australia Perth, Western Australia
A.Goody@curtin.edu.au B.vonKonsky@curtin.edu.au
Teaching Portfolios encourage staff to reflect on their teaching and learning and to
showcase their accomplishments. An electronic portfolio gives life to the Teaching
Portfolio by making it dynamic, engaging, and context relevant.
Features of an electronic
Teaching Portfolio:
• Multimedia artifacts like video and audio
• Store artifacts electronically for immediate access
• Index artifacts for use in different contexts and for
different purposes
• Facilitate ongoing reflection and maintenance in a
living document
• Share electronically to facilitate peer feedback and for Click on embedded icons to
employment and annual performance review display artifacts in a variety of
• Link artifacts to professional competencies
formats, including Powerpoint.
• Flexible in content and structure
… In my philosophy of teaching and learning,
I recognise that students are emerging
professionals and strive to engage students
Teaching Portfolio Template:
in authentic learning experiences using a
disciplined approach to software engineering
• Teaching philosophy
as practiced in industry… • Teaching record
• Leadership and innovations in teaching and
learning
• Scholarly teaching practice
• Teaching effectiveness
• Scholarship of teaching and learning
(including recognition and awards)
• Professional development
• Reflection
The Teaching Portfolio template is a suggested
structure, supported by a document that explains
Teaching Portfolios in more detail drawing upon
best practice as described in the literature.
Use Social Networking features for
feedback and collaboration.
iportfolio.curtin.edu.au