Chapter 4 Skills for College and Career

Deadlines are unimportant in the college application process.

• True

• False

Volunteer activities should not be listed in a portfolio.

• True

• False

Material from your portfolio could help you gain admission to a teacher preparation program.

• True

• False

For your portfolio to be effective, include a random collection of materials and artifacts.

• True

• False

Although portfolios vary, there are several documents that are often part of a personal teaching portfolio.

• True

• False

By identifying your skills, interests, and accomplishments, you can turn them into assets.

• True

• False

An advantage of an e-portfolio is that you are less likely to lose important information.

• True

• False

When learning to manage your time, it is useful to create a list of what you want to accomplish and prioritize the items on your list.

• True

• False

Stress is best managed by first determining the true source of your stress and then implementing stress-management techniques.

• True

• False

Ongoing professional development is most commonly done at great personal expense to educators.

• True

• False