What is the conceptual framework of the professional portfolio?
The professional portfolio is designed so that it directly links with the conceptual framework adopted by the School of Education. This framework guides all of the School of Education’s programs, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and reflects the themes of creating knowledge, developing practice, and fostering relationships. The conceptual framework was used as the guiding document when preparing standards for each of the School of Education’s programs. These standards are to be directly linked to candidates’ performance in their portfolios. Standards have been developed that reflect (a) general core knowledge (General Standards) for all graduate students, and (b) individual Program Area Standards (also known as content standards).
