E/PORTFOLIOS AS A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

Linda L. Autry, Ph.D., LPC-S Jeffry Moe, Ph.D., LPC-S

Introduction

Teaching Art Business Counseling Going Green Tech Savvy

Framework(s)

Social Learning / Cognitive

Constructivism / Constructionism

Adult Education

Professional Identity Development /

E-Portfolios

Counselor Professional Identity

Gibson, Dollarhide, & Moss (2010): Self-Labeling as a Counselor Synthesis of Professional Skills & Attitudes Interdependence & Involvement in the context of

a Professional Community

Professional Identity Development

• Micro-skills • CACREP • CSE

Counselor Education

• Discrimination Model

• IDM

Supervision • Career

Construction • Specialization

Continued Development

Portfolio: Major Themes

Education = Collaboration Co-construction of Learning Self-reflection/Evaluation = Advanced skills Formative and Summative Qualitative & Holistic

Advantages of ePortfolios

Assessment Employment Networking Collaboration Environmental

Disadvantages of dPortfolios

Learning Curve Technology Issues Confidentiality Issues

E/Portfolio Elements

Blog Journal (Self-Reflection) Video (Samples of counseling sessions) Vita or Resume Statement of Goals Statement of Theoretical Foundation Student Work Samples (from start to finish)

ePortfolio Elements Cont…

Transcript/s Professional Development Research Presentations Service and Recognition Awards

E/Portfolio Platforms

Free E/Portfolio Platforms Epsilen .edu Access codes

Google Website builder

Acrobat Self-Contained

Fee-based ePortfolio Platforms

ePortfolio Platforms

Free E/Portfolio Platforms Epsilen http://www.epsilen.com/lautry1 Google http://sites.google.com (website builder) Adobe Acrobat (self-contained)

E/Portfolio Platforms that require fees iWebfolio: http://www.iwebfolio.com

References

Alschuler, A. (1996). The portfolio emperor has no clothes: He should stay naked. Counselor Education & Supervision, 36, 133-137.

Baltimore, M., & Hickson, J. Portfolio assessment: A model for counselor education. Counselor Education & Supervision, 36, 113-121.

Barnes, K. (2004). Applying self-efficacy theory to counselor training and supervision: A comparison of two approaches. Counselor Education & Supervision, 44, 56-69.

Carney, J., & Cobia, D. (1996). The use of portfolios in the clinical and comprehensive evaluation of counselors-in-training. Counselor Education & Supervision, 36, 122-132.

Cobia, D., Camey, J., Buckhalt, J., Middleton, R., Shannon, D., Trippany, R., & Kunkel, E. (2005). The doctoral portfolio: Centerpiece of a comprehensive system of evaluation. Counselor Education & Supervision, 44, 242-254.

Hartley, M., Urish, C., & Johnston, S. (2006). The electronic portfolio: A proposed solution to the issue of integrating computer technology in rehabilitation education. Rehabilitation Education, 20(1), 57 – 65.

James, S.H., & Greenwalt, B.C. (2001). Documenting success and achievement: Presentation and working portfolios for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development, 79, 161 – 165.

Knowles, M. S., Holton, E., & Swanson, R. A. (1998). The Adult Learner. The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. Fifth Edition.

References cont…

Lathrop, C. (2011). Electronic, portable, and green: Imperatives for creating today’s e-portfolio.

AMWA Journal, 26(4), 165-166.

Light, T., Chen, H., & Ittelson, J. (2012). Documenting Learning with ePortfolios: A Guide for College Instructors. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons.

Additional Information:

http://www.electronicportfolios.org website of Dr. Helen Barrett. In particular, read her two articles at the bottom of the website under recommended reading: Balancing the Two Faces of ePortfolios and MacLearning: Is the Future of ePortfolio Development in Your Pocket?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckcSegrwjkA 20 minute talk by Dr. Barrett.

References

Alschuler, A. (1996). The portfolio emperor has no clothes: He should stay naked. Counselor

Education & Supervision, 36, 133-137.

Baltimore, M., & Hickson, J. Portfolio assessment: A model for counselor education. Counselor

Education & Supervision, 36, 113-121.

Barnes, K. (2004). Applying self-efficacy theory to counselor training and supervision: A

comparison of two approaches. Counselor Education & Supervision, 44, 56-69.

Carney, J., & Cobia, D. (1996). The use of portfolios in the clinical and comprehensive

evaluation of counselors-in-training. Counselor Education & Supervision, 36, 122-132.

Cobia, D., Camey, J., Buckhalt, J., Middleton, R., Shannon, D., Trippany, R., & Kunkel, E.

(2005). The doctoral portfolio: Centerpiece of a comprehensive system of evaluation.

Counselor Education & Supervision, 44, 242-254.

Hartley, M., Urish, C., & Johnston, S. (2006). The electronic portfolio: A proposed solution to

the issue of integrating computer technology in rehabilitation education.

Knowles, M. S., Holton, E., & Swanson, R. A. (1998). The Adult Learner. The Definitive Classic

in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. Fifth Edition.

Lathrop, C. (2011). Electronic, portable, and green: Imperatives for creating today’s e-portfolio.

AMWA Journal, 26(4), 165-166.

Light, T., Chen, H., & Ittelson, J. (2012). Documenting Learning with ePortfolios: A Guide for

College Instructors. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons.

Additional Information:

http://www.electronicportfolios.org website of Dr. Helen Barrett (a leading expert in

ePortfolios). In particular, read her two articles at the bottom of the website under

recommended reading: Balancing the Two Faces of ePortfolios and MacLearning: Is the

Future of ePortfolio Development in Your Pocket?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckcSegrwjkA 20 minute talk by Dr. Barrett.