In this version of the Brilliant Behaviours, the text reflects ways students might demonstrate each behaviour in conversations with peers or teachers when discussing the contents of their portfolio. A student’s portfolio should contain some student-defined or student-initiated tasks. These are often the best contexts for conversations that provide evidence of the Brilliant Behaviours.

The observer should let the extraordinary frequency and intensity of the students comments guide the placement of their check marks. Students who make one or two funny or bizarre comments about their work would be given a rating of “No” for humour because this is not extraordinary. You need to be convinced.

Any behavior rated “Much” can serve up to three purposes.

• It may be transferred to the Guide for Selecting Differentiation Strategies to help identify the most appropriate curriculum differentiation strategies for the student.
• It can also be included in the student’s referral file for consideration in any process to select students for placement in special programs.

Download the Portfolio Conferencing Checklist as a pdf in English or French.