As a means of documenting teacher growth and development, Primer to Developing a Successful Pre-Service Teacher Portfolio serves as an invitation to the portfolio world, for pre-service teachers. Authors James Takona and Roberta Wilburn provide a foundational understanding of the principles and practice of developing and using a portfolio in teacher education. The text reflects current theories and beliefs about learning and assessment amidst a dramatic change in the approach to preparing teachers and gauging their professional growth and development. It will allow prospective teachers to gain new perspectives on assessment, and when integrated with performance standards, serve as benchmarks to professional growth and development.

"This publication has been written by two faculty members who have had extensive experiences with preparing documents and working with students in their respective institution in the area of preservice teacher development....the relationship of the authors' categories of standards, and their description might be helpful for higher education faculty. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Researchers and faculty." - CHOICE