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Teaching portfolios are stimulating much discussion as more comprehensive approaches to evaluating teaching are sought. Portfolios can be used effectively for both formative and summative evaluative purposes. The content of a portfolio may vary greatly, but commonly includes material that reflects student learning, evaluative materials, and a personal statement on the faculty's philosophy of education. Professional growth often accompanies developing a personal teaching portfolio.

Formative evaluation can provide valuable data when evaluating student learning and the teaching strategies being used. Classroom assessment techniques as developed by Angelo and Cross are a type of formative assessment which involve ongoing assessment of student learning and assist faculty in selecting teaching techniques that are most effective in particular settings with specific groups of students. Classroom assessment techniques with applications to specific nursing education situations are included.

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