Portfolio Introduction

Curriculum guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 2211
Descriptive
Portfolio Introduction
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
1.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
35
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

Seminar: 20 hours/semester

Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Learning activities

In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as seminar, group work, field observation, reading assignments and practical application. 

Course description
In this course, students develop the necessary skills to collect and showcase evidence that is representative of their educational and professional experience. This is the first of two courses in portfolio design. Students are introduced to various types of portfolio design and create their own online portfolio for future use in their educational and professional pathways.
Course content
  • Introduction to portfolio design and types
    • Inclusions
    • Theme development
    • Common features
    • Guiding principles
  • Collection of evidence
    • Educational pathway
    • Professional pathway
  • Use of online portfolio software
    • Electronic portfolio
    • Web-based portfolio
  • Professional and educational pathway goals
    • Communication through portfolio
    • Competencies related to goals

 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • describe effective portfolio design;
  • collect evidence that reflects the social, cognitive, emotional, creative, and physical development of the individual;
  • outline individual educational and professional pathways to desired career;
  • develop a framework that outlines the portfolio process;
  • create and present an educational and/or professional portfolio.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a Mastery/Non-Mastery course. Mastery in this course is defined as a score of at least 70% on all assessments. Attendance in all scheduled seminars is mandatory for course completion. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:

Participation   

Assignments     

Electronic portfolio   

 

Textbook materials

N/A

Prerequisites

Enrollment in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching Program

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Which prerequisite