Student Portfolios in O&M: A window into the child’s learning experience

Despite the fact that student portfolios have been widely used in special education for quite some time, a review of the literature reveals no studies in the use of this tool in the profession of orientation and mobility (O&M). This article provides an overview of the nature and common types of student portfolio, discusses benefits and potential for using portfolios in O&M, and provides guidelines for instructors to incorporate this educational tool into their practice.