The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a) Critically reflect on and apply a range of contemporary
educational theories and principles of learning and
teaching relevant to your own practice.
b) Critically reflect on the changing roles and influences
within a diverse learning community.
c) Analyse how your emerging professional identity aligns
with your skills, knowledge, dispositions, and best
educational practices within your professional context.
Assessment Task
Develop a collection of evidence that showcases your experiences as an educator, aligned with your emerging professional identity, learning theories and how these examples emulate your professional
identity within your educational context.
Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
As you continue to explore and refine your understanding of your professional identity as an educator, this assessment task will focus on creating a folio that encapsulates your growth, insights
and aspirations within the educational landscape. This folio will serve as a tangible representation of your experiences, allowing you to document not only your achievements but also the challenges you
have faced and how they have shaped your teaching philosophy (Dunne & Logue, 2021).
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Creating a folio is more than just an assessment task; it is an opportunity for you to reflect deeply on your teaching practice and articulate your evolving professional identity. As you gather and curate
your materials, you will engage in a process of self-exploration, which is vital for understanding how
your values, beliefs and experiences inform your approach to education. This reflective practice will
empower you to identify areas for further development, adapt your methods to meet the diverse
needs of learners and establish a solid foundation for your future teaching career.
In essence, your folio will not only highlight your past and present but also guide your journey
towards becoming a more inclusive, effective educator in a dynamic and interconnected world
(Hallam & Creagh, 2010).
References
Dunne, K., & Logue, P. (2021). A higher education action research study on the effectiveness of an
ePortfolio as a learning tool to promote reflective professional development. Irish Journal of
Technology Enhanced Learning, 6(1), 58–88. https://doi.org/10.22554/ijtel.v6i1.79
Hallam, G. C., & Creagh, T. (2010). ePortfolio use by university students in Australia: A review of the
Australian ePortfolio Project. Higher Education Research and Development, 29(2), 179–193.
https://eprints.qut.edu.au/31667/2/31667.pdf
Requirements & Structure
What is a Folio?
A folio is a curated collection of documents and artifacts that showcases your skills, experiences and
professional development as an educator. It serves as a reflective tool to illustrate your emerging
professional identity, highlighting how your journey shapes your teaching practices.
Components of a Folio:
• Personal Statement: Introduce yourself and articulate your teaching philosophy and goals,
aligned with your emerging professional identity.
• Experiences and Evidence: Include examples of teaching experiences, such as lesson
overviews or resources that demonstrate your growth, skills and impact on student learning.
• Reflections: Write about your experiences and evidence, discussing what you learned and
how it influences your teaching methods.
• Ongoing Learning: Highlight any courses, workshops or training that contribute to your
growth.
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Professional Teaching Identity
Your folio should encompass various aspects of your professional teaching identity, including your
values, beliefs and cultural influences. Consider including elements such as your commitment to
inclusivity, equity and diversity in the classroom, as well as how your personal experiences shape
your interactions with students. By reflecting on these dimensions, you can create a comprehensive
picture of who you are as an educator and the unique contributions you bring to the field.
Instructions
Step 1: Create Your Portfolio
You will need to create a digital resource of items that demonstrate your emerging professional
identity linked to the learning theories and pedagogies discussed throughout this course. You have
been developing and adding to your dedicated OneNote Notebook throughout the course with your
weekly Learning Activities, and this tool can be used to form part of this assessment task.
Additionally, you can use any other program or online resource, including:
• Microsoft Sway (access as part of your Torrens Student account)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Canva
• Website/blog builder sites, such as Wix, Squarespace, etc.
• Any other resource that allows you to upload, store and update your folio as needed.
For this assessment task, you will provide your evidence of the beginning of your portfolio. The aim
is for you to continue to add to it throughout your degree and career. A minimum of five (5)
resources is recommended.
In 2,000 words, demonstrate, with evidence, items, documents, resources and other information
that accurately depict your deepening knowledge and reflection on your professional identity as an
educator. You will link to learning theories and pedagogies, including Zones of Proximal
development (ZPD), scaffolding, Bloom’s taxonomy, constructive alignment, etc., discussed
throughout the course, as well as relevant literature.
Step 2: Share Your Experiences
Before the submission date of this assessment task, and as part of your Community of Practice (CoP),
you are to share a link to your folio in the relevant Discussion Forum for your colleagues and fellow
students to access it to review and provide feedback on. You should also reply to at least one of your
colleague’s links to their folio to provide commentary and constructive feedback for ongoing
learning and growth.
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Referencing
It is essential that you use current APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use.
Please see more information on citing and referencing guidelines on the Academic Success webpage.
Assessment Support
For a range of additional resources and support to help you complete your assessment task, please
consult the Study Support page on the Student Hub.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, adheres to academic
writing standards outlined in the Torrens University Academic Writing Guide, and is appropriately
referenced according to the guidelines provided in the Torrens University APA Referencing Guide.
Students need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity
Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. For more
information, please refer to the Academic Integrity guidelines and the Torrens University Library.
Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment, a copy of all submitted
material and any assessment drafts.
Generative AI
Please refer to the Torrens University Library for guidance on the use of Generative AI. Please speak
to your learning facilitator regarding the use of GenAI tools in your assessment tasks.
Submission Instructions
Submit this task via Assessments > Briefs & Submissions in the main navigation menu in ECP404:
Educational Contexts and Professional Identities. Please name your file using the following format:
o SubjectCode_Surname_FirstNameInitial_AssessmentNumber
e.g., ECP404_Jones_S_Assessment2.docx