CAPSTONE EFL PORTFOLIO

Abstract

This Teaching Portfolio reflects my understanding of effective English language instruction based on my learning and practical experience at Peabody College of Education and Human Development. Firstly, I present my Teaching Philosophy that reflects my core values of language teaching. These values include active learning in a supportive environment; importance of prior knowledge and learning strategies for developing students’ autonomy; boosting motivation for learning, and purposeful instruction. In the following section, I analyze various Artifacts from my coursework in 4 domains: Learner, Learning Context, Curriculum, and Assessment. Specifically, I examine strengths and weaknesses of the Artifacts, and their alignment with my philosophy's pillars. Finally, I discuss Applications to Practice reflecting on my achievements and challenges as a language instructor, ways to tackle those challenges in the future alongside future considerations of the areas to explore and professional development opportunities.