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Portfolio (Reflection Journal)
- Students in some courses will be asked to hand four journal entries at the end of each month
- Due dates will be given in class
- Journals are meant to be your “footsteps” through the course
- Length per entry should be ¾ of a page (up to 1 page max) doublespaced
Reflections will be marked using the following rubric:
Criteria
Entry Length and thought process
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Level R (0 – 49%)
Below level 1
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Level 1 (50 – 59%)
Provides limited entries with limited rationale for each entry. |
Level 2 (60 – 69%)
Provides partial entries with some rationale for each entry. |
Level 3 (70 – 79%)
Provides complete entries with effective rationale for each entry. |
Level 4 (80 – 100%)
Provides complete, thorough and articulate entries. Has compiled a through rationale for each entry. |
Portfolio Reflection, analysis & goal-setting
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Below level 1 |
Minimal effort has been given to reflection and detail. Poorly organized. Limited record of personal growth. |
Some evidence of reflection through the course. Some awareness of detail needed for complete answers. |
Good evidence of careful, detailed reflection/analysis and compilation of information. Has compiled a good record of personal growth. |
Excellent evidence of personal growth. Student is able to set goals and reflect upon the process. Student can analyse and reflect upon their surroundings in the music classroom. |
Communication
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Below level 1 |
Communicates and expresses ideas and information with limited clarity |
Communicates and expresses ideas and information with moderate clarity |
Communicates and expresses ideas and information with considerable clarity |
Communicates and expresses ideas and information with a high degree of clarity |
The portfolio is an ongoing collection of writings, thoughts and reflections throughout the course. It is intended to include discussion on any of the following; in-class rehearsal, practise sessions, concert performance, and the student’s reflections on the process. The portfolio may include your own self assessments and contribution to group activities, next steps for ensemble improvement, next steps for self improvement, achievements, short-term and long-term goals, likes/dislikes, discussions in class and/or interactions with teacher and students. This is intended to be an informal written record of your “footprints” through the course. There should be one entry per week (Four per month). Length per entry is ¾ to 1 full page double spaced.
***Only some music courses required students to provide a reflection journal.
Name, Course, Teacher, Date should be listed at the top of the page for each entry.
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