The Professional Development Portfolio 1 WHAT SHOULD IT CONTAIN?
1. Title page with module title, name of module leader( Karen Turner), name of tutor and tutor group, student name, route / pathway, total word count( Part A + Part B), date of submission;
2. An index and dividers, labelled and numbered; NO plastic wallets for multiple pages please;
3. A page which details your professional context( see below). This is not part of the word count;
4. A Philosophical Statement 750 – 1000 words
5. A Critical Appraisal of an article from a professional or academic journal( not newspaper)
500 – 1000 words 6. A piece of reflective, analytical writing 750 – 1000 words
7. Three pieces of evidence of professional development each with overview page of 350 – 500 words Total for all 3 overview pages
1000 – 1500 words
8. Bibliography
Maximum word count for Part A and Part B overview pages: 4,500 words Please do not exceed this. Professional context: this provides the reader the contextual detail of your teaching and leadership. Your institution should remain anonymous. You should provide details of:
• the type of institution you teach or lead in( location, size, type, typical student profile);
• the age range you teach or lead and subject( s) if appropriate;
• your responsibilities.
� You must submit an electronic copy and two hard copies( not international students). Hard copies are NOT returned. �
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