Chapter Objectives

• Define portfolio assessment, and discuss the rationale for its use
  
  
• Give examples of models and methods that fit into a portfolio assessment framework
  
  
• Identify considerations and guidelines for implementing portfolio assessment
  
  
  

Chapter Outline

1. Theoretical Framework
   1. Ecological Approach
   2. Social-Constructivist Approach
      
      
2. Models and Applications
   1. Criteria for Selecting and Evaluating Content
   2. Child Participation
      
      
3. Advantages and Limitations
   1. Advantages
      1. Link to Classroom Curriculum
      2. Continuity Across Environments and Over Time
      3. Flexibility and Individualization
      4. Child Participation
   2. Limitations
      1. Required Planning and Collaboration
      2. Reduced Efficiency
      3. Storage Issues
      4. Evaluation Criteria
      5. Experienced and Qualified Team Required
         
         
4. Guidelines for Implementation
   
   
5. Suggestions for Practitioners in Inclusive Environments
   1. Initial Assessment
   2. Goal Development
   3. Intervention
   4. Evaluation
      
      
6. Conclusion