Portfolio : Theory and Practice of the Pedagogical Methods Course for Assistant Professors at Aalborg University:From the Participant?s Point of View

At Aalborg University staff development is organized as a pedagogical course that all Assistant Professors must attend. The pedagogical principles are that learning takes place in action and by keeping a reflective dialog up with supervisors, students and colleagues. Relevant theory is learned from workshops and self-studies. Finally, a portfolio is used as a tool for self-reflection. Further the portfolio is used as documentation for experience with teaching, the reflections on action and progression in teaching practice. In this discussion paper, I will reflect on the effect of the course and question whether it is appropriate to use a written portfolio for self-reflection and documentation of competences