Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
• Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced colleagues for
support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice.
• Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
• Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in professional
journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I plan instruction with the knowledge that my
students have different experiences and learning
styles. I make sure to utilize multiple modes of
input.
• Classroom expectations are posted in the
I would like to develop a deeper level of understanding of
classroom and are enforced consistently for each
how students develop and learn.
student.
• I understand that students have different areas of
development. A lesson that is developmentally
appropriate for a fifth grade may not be appropriate
for a second grader.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I have a deep knowledge of the curriculum that I
teach and how it connects to state standards.
• I understand how concepts build upon eachother
I would like to acquire more strategies for teaching subject
from one grade level to the next.
matter to students in a way that is engaging and relevant.
• I make cross curricular connections in my lesson
planning and help my students realize those
connections as well.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 • My students work in varied settings throughout
the day. This includes whole class instruction,
partner work, group work, and independent work.
• I frequently assess student progress by checking for
understanding throughout the lesson. This includes I would like to learn more methods to add to my teacher
using a self-evaluation method as well as an exit toolbox in order to meet my instructional goals.
slip.
• I utilize various engagement strategies throughout
my lessons such as individual whiteboards and turn
and talk.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I utilize data to drive instruction and to make some
decisions about the needs of my classroom and the
varied needs of the individual stusents.
• I work with my teammate and my administrator to i would like to take more time to read about research based
practices and how to apply some of these practices into my
make decisions about certain aspects of my
teaching.
classroom.
• I utilize feedback from my administrator and my
mentor teacher to improve my teaching practice.

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I meet with my peers very frequently to plan
instruction for our classrooms as well as to plan
schoolwide events and learning opportunities.
• I maintain frequent contact with my students' I would like to grow in the area of collaborating with the
families and update them regularly on the community. Part of this involves researching what resources
academic progress of their student as well as that the community offers that are available to my students.
school wide events.
• I utilize our city's civic center to organize fieldtrips
and utilize tutoring services for our students.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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