If you haven't yet filled out the form to get approval for the project I've provided a list of example answers that you can view here.
I've also assembled a list of quotes that I think will be useful in explaining the project during the introduction to your portfolio.
Finally, I've assembled two examples of portfolios. The first example has a longer, more thorough introduction, while the second example has an introduction that is more appropriately suited to meet the less strenuous requirements of a class-based portfolio. After writing the introduction, the basic idea will be to cite a few examples of questions a student may ask about each topic, then provide screenshots of quotes you inserted into your margins that help to resolve the concern.
For your convenience I've included the instructions from the CTS webpage on certification classes, and portfolios below.
Thanks for attending, and good luck assembling!
Brandon
The official instructions for Religious Educator Certification classes are as follows:
Some areas may be able to organize a lecture series or class sessions as the basis of a project. Fifteen one-hour sessions or ten one-and-a-half-hour sessions constitute a class. Participants are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of lecture/class sessions and to make up any sessions missed. Each class project will be documented by either a Written Paper or Portfolio relating to the subject of the class. However, the paper length and portfolio expectation is half of what is required for a Self-Designed Project.Since participation in a Certification Class is optional, there is no mileage reimbursement for attending area Certification classes.Areas should regularly rotate class instructors to provide opportunities for individual growth and development. Also, for the same reason (and for convenience of travel), it is preferred that areas not combine for such gatherings.Some areas may desire to record class sessions for showing at a later date or broadcast them to allow for increased area participation. If recorded, the recordings should only be made available for local use and should not be distributed to other areas.
While the primary purpose of some of the classes is to strengthen gospel scholarship and to provide the “content mastery” portion of the Certifications, it is expected that class instructors will model effective teaching.
Classes should be held either before or after normal working hours. A 6-8-page paper, or an equivalent portfolio is required for each class project following the Written Paper Standards or the Portfolio Standards. A class project should not be just a rewrite of class notes. Each class project should document the participant’s efforts to implement and apply elements of the class into their own assignment.
Your completed paper or portfolio will be reviewed by two peer reviewers before you submit it for credit. Those who review your work will use the “Paper and Portfolio Standards” as a tool to provide feedback. After receiving input from peer reviewers, you may revise your work and submit it to your immediate supervisor for approval.
The instructor may also receive project credit by obtaining approval from his immediate supervisor to teach the class, document preparation and presentation, and compile this material as a portfolio. The instructor will submit this portfolio to two reviewers just as they would any other Certification project.
