Saturday, January 14, 2012
Beginnings of a Professional Portfolio
This week we were assigned to start looking at what we would need to consider and have in a professional portfolio. This seems like an immense challenge that I hope to be able to be worthy of. With the limitations that teaching, coaching, attempting to raise two kids and take care of a disabled wife, while dealing with some new health problems that have sneaked up on me, I am finding that even the best time management plans are not worth the paper they are diagrammed upon. Something is going to have to give, but I am hoping that it is not going to negatively effect my family or my schooling or my ability to perform my jobs. However, I have a feeling that I will be able to direct my professional development to best meet my goals if I place these goals someplace visible where I can remind myself of what I want to achieve.
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Mike – I like that you are intending to use this portfolio to keep you focused. Being an incredibly busy parent/ teacher/ coach/etc - it is easy to loose focus. I know I often wonder why I keep setting myself up to be crazy busy all the time, but this is why teachers are wonderful – we want to best for everyone (including ourselves.) Hang in there - when you are old and looking back at all that you accomplished in your life you will wonder how you managed. I even bet that you will look back on much of the craziness as wonderful (at least this is what I keep telling myself.) What do you plan on doing with your portfolio after that class is completed?
ReplyDeleteMike, I think we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for our grad program. I have felt the pressure of "how will I ever have time for everything" also and made it through. I'm sure you will also find a way and produce a great finished product.
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