How can the portfolio be used as a learning tool?
One way to do this is to ask students to present the portfolio for a simulated job interview or college application. Questioning can center on the student’s choice of material, its quality as assessed by the student, and the student’s understanding of what is required to get a job or enter college. The job interview technique can augment the teacher’s view of students’ achievement, especially for students who have poor written communication skills. The simulated interview can show students the need for improving the quality of their work or equip students with more realistic views of their work. Teachers should have a list of questions prepared before the interview, just as employers do. The structured interview can encourage more consistency in the interviews.
