Using a faculty portfolio in the distinction of teaching

Abstract

In this paper a faculty portfolio in the computer science discipline is being designed and used in teaching summative evaluation. As an example model, the paper presents an academic portfolio that intends to contain the author's major achievements in teaching at a university level. The portfolio was submitted for the faculty distinction award in teaching at UAE University in United Arab Emirates. The structure of the portfolio was carefully designed according to a suggested evaluation criteria model concluded throughout an investigation study conducted by the author of this paper. The structure also meets the summative rating process for the faculty distinction award in teaching at UAE University.