Authentic Experiences

I loved the idea of "Me" portfolios as described on pages 198-203 of Daniels and Bizar (2005).
I feel this activity is a great way for students to get to know each other and I like that students can be original in their approaches. Finding a sense of community in my classroom was more difficult for me this school year than it had been in the past and I think by giving students an opportunity to share who they are, in an authentic manner, will help my students understand where each other comes from. I also feel using this type of introduction activity could allow me to find strengths in my students that I can utilize throughout the school year. I look forward to using "Me" portfolios at the beginning of next school year as I strive to create, along with my students, a classroom community of respect and encouragement (Daniels & Bizarre, 2005)