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 check my students individual progress throughout
assessments and their overall activities and adjust
how they address their work and understanding of
the material.
 I understand that a majority of my students like to I would like to be able to work more with the students and
work on hands-on assignments, so a majority of my use some of their feedback more often about their work and
teaching reflects that. The students like to have a what they like and don’t like to further my lessons for the
good and fun time while learning and it shows. following years to come and lessons.

 All of my students are taught equally. They are all

held to the same expectations and are asked to do
equal work on group projects with validation of
their groups members to back it up.

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 am able to differntiate my teachings to fit every
student within the classroom.
 My lessons are built upon prior knowledge and I would like to use the 5E modeling more in my teaching. I
have a good path so that students can build upon think this would be effective at allowing everyone to
their understanding. understand even more than they do.
 I allow students to learn science by pertaining it to
what they know outside of the classroom.

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
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 5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I give students positive feedback throughout the
class period and give them encouragement to do
their work and assignments.
 I have students give feedback throughout their I think that I would like to work on assessing the students
lesson in the form of exit tickets as well as thumbs better to gain even more feedback and to help drive my
up and thumbs down instruction.
 I always ask for students input on their opinions,
their feedback, and allow for them to share their
thoughts everyday.

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 always hold my students to the same and very
high expectations
I think that I need to do more research and not only rely on
 My students are given constant feedback to
feedback. I believe the research will allow me to further
improve their learning. better address neds for my students.
 I use the feedback given by the students to address
how we learn and change my teachings to best fit.

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 allow student's parents to email me at their
coveniance in order to best fit their homestyle to
best address their students.
I haven't worked a lot with the community, and think that I
 I work with colleagues to improve how the
need to address that to better understand where my
students learn best at school students' families come from and their resources.
 I constantly address and let the parents and
students know what is coming up and what is going
to be expected of them coming up.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 I feel as if I do quite a bit well, such as setting my students and their families up for success by tailoring my instruction to
include feedback from the students, allow the students to learn to the best of their ability. I think there are areas of
improvement that improvement both my teachings, but also my students learning and can benefit everyone.

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