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2. Assessment of Competencies and Capability

Another point to developing a portfolio is for school leaders to use the process as a means for
determining if they have the capability or competencies expected of them as leaders.
For instance, Hong Kong the EDB has identified a set of Six Core Areas of School Leadership within the
Key Qualities of the Principalship in Hong Kong©. Through the process of putting together a
Principal’s Portfolio the school leader will soon determine where they fit within these Key Qualities, or
not. The process of gathering evidence and reflecting on each piece of such is an excellent way of
engaging in professional self assessment. Put bluntly, if you can’t gather the evidence for a
particular Key Quality, then you should probably investigate this.
A portfolio should consist of a collection of evidence, and reflection on this, with
regards to the Six Core Areas:
 Strategic Direction and Policy Environment

 Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
 Teacher Professional Growth and
Development
 Staff and Resource Management

 Quality Assurance and Accountability
 External Connection and Communication

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