The document discusses the student's field study examining learners' portfolios. The student observed various types of portfolios, including documentation, process, and showcase portfolios. The student analyzed the portfolios, noting the most commonly used type and whether the sample portfolios contained standard elements like cover letters, tables of contents, and reflections. The student reflected on whether portfolio assessment improves learning and the impact of missing elements on the assessment process.

1. F i e l d S t u d y 5
ON PORTFOLIOS
Name of FS Student
Course Year & Section
Resource Teacher 1 ___________________________ Signature _____________ Date_______
Resource Teacher 2 ___________________________ Signature _____________ Date_______
Cooperating School
My Target
In this Episode, I am able to see and examine various types of learners’ portfolios that
my Resource Teachers used for assessing learners’ performance.
My Performance (How Will I Be Rated)
Field Study 3 – Technology in the Learning Environment
Tasks
Exemplary
4
Superior
3
Satisfactory
2
Unsatisfactory
1
Observation/
Documentation:
All tasks were
done with
outstanding
quality; work
exceeds
expectation
All or nearly all
Tasks were done
with high quality
Nearly all tasks
were done with
acceptable
quality
Fewer than half of
tasks were done; or
most objectives met
but with poor
quality
4 3 2 1
My Analysis Analysis
Question were
answered
completely; in
depth answers;
thoroughly
grounded on
theories
exemplary
grammar and
Analysis
questions were
answered
completely
Clear connection
with theories
Grammar and
spelling are
Analysis
Questions were
Not answered
completely.
Vaguely related
To the theories
Grammar and
spelling
`Analysis questions
were not answered.
Grammar and
spelling
unsatisfactory.
Episode 5

2. F i e l d S t u d y 5
Transmutation of score to grade/rating
Score Grade Score Grade
20 - 1.0 - 99 12-13 - 2.50 - 81
18-19 - 1.25 - 96 11 - 2.75 - 78
17 - 1.5 - 93 10 - 3.00 - 75
16 - 1.75 - 90 8-9 - 3.5 - 72 and
15 - 2.00 - 87 7-below - 5.00 - below
14 - 2.25 - 84
spelling superior. acceptable.
4 3 2 1
My Reflection Reflection
statements are
profound and
clear, supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
Reflection
statements are
clear, but not
clearly supported
by experiences
from the
episode.
Reflection
statements are
shallow;
supported by the
experiences from
the episode
Reflection
statements are
unclear shallow and
are not supported
by experiences
from the episode.
4 3 2 1
My Portfolio Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well organized
and all
supporting
documentation
are located in
sections clearly
designated.
Portfolio is
complete, clear,
well organized
and most
supporting
documentation
are available
and/or in logical
and clearly
marked
locations.
Portfolio is
incomplete
supporting
documentation is
organized but is
lacking.
Portfolio has many
lacking
component’s;
unorganized and
unclear’
4 3 2 1
Submission
Before deadline On the deadline A day after the
deadline
Two days or more
after the deadline
4 3 2 1
Over-all Score
Rating:
(Based on
Transmutation)
_______________________________ _____________________
Signature of FS Teacher Date
above Printed Name

3. F i e l d S t u d y 5
My Map
I will follow the following steps:
My Tools
Checklist
Classify the portfolios examined. Use the checklist below:
Type of Portfolio Tally (How many did you see?) Frequency
Documentation portfolio
Process portfolio
Showcase portfolio
Step 1: Review Portfolio Assessment Methods. I will refer to
Assessment of Learning 2, 2007 by Santos, R. pp.63
– 75 and other references.
Step 2: Talk with at least 2 Resource Teachers and ask
permission to go over available learners’ portfolios.
Step 3: Classify the portfolio.
Step 4: Examine the elements and content of each portfolio.
Step 5: Analyze my observations.
Step 6: Reflect on my experience.

4. F i e l d S t u d y 5
Observation Checklist
Select 3 best portfolios from what you examined. Which element/s is/are present in each? Please
check.
Elements of Portfolio
Put your check
() here
1. Cover letter – “About the Author” and “What My Portfolio Shows About
My Progress as a Learner”
2. Table of Contents with numbered pages
3. Entries – Both core (required items) and optional items (chosen by
students)
4. Dates on all entries to facilitate proof of growth over time
5. Drafts of aural/oral and written products and revised versions, i.e. (first
drafts and corrected/revised versions)
6. Reflections
My Analysis
1. Did I see samples of the 3 different types of portfolio?
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2. What did I observe to be the most commonly used portfolio?
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3. As I examined 3 selected portfolios, did I see all the elements of a portfolio?
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5. F i e l d S t u d y 5
4. Is it necessary for a teacher to use varied types of portfolio? Why?
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5. If one element or two elements of the portfolio are missing, will this have any impact on the
assessment process? Explain your answer.
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6. F i e l d S t u d y 5
My Reflections
1. Have portfolios made the learning assessment process inconvenient? Is the effort exerted on
portfolio assessment commensurate to the improvement of learning that results from the use
of portfolio?
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7. F i e l d S t u d y 5
My Portfolio
Capture what you learned on types, functions and elements of a portfolio by means of 3 separate
graphic organizers.
Types of Portfolio
Functions of Portfolio
Elements of Portfolio