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The
preparation of a portfolio is an exercise in self-evaluation,
introspection, and synthesis. It can be an educational
experience in itself. It requires you to relate
your past learning experiences to your educational goals,
to exhibit critical self-analysis, and to demonstrate
your ability to organize documentation in a clear, concise
manner. Remember, the KCTCS acknowledges credit
for prior learning, not for prior experience. As
you begin to assemble and write your portfolio, periodically
check to make certain you have described learning in addition
to experience. In this respect, your portfolio will differ
from a resume, which describes what you did rather than
what you learned.
Although
your portfolio will represent learning that is unique
to your experience, there is a prescribed format to be
followed. It is important that you keep to
this format while developing a carefully organized and
well-written document. Those who will evaluate your
portfolio must be able to follow it logically and identify
substantiating evidence (documentation) easily.
*Adapted from A Student Guide for Applying for Credit
for Prior Learning, Sinclair Community College.
The completed portfolio consists of four basic
components:
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