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
 Having equity in the classroom is important and I
strive to make sure students are all able to access
material.
I want to continue to grow in my teaching and instruction
 I use the information about the students to help
that helps all students develop and learn.
adjust instruct to meet the needs of students
 I have studied how students develop and learn and
continue my practice.

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

 In my own education, I studied the subject I teach

 I have continued to pursue my own education and I want to continue my own learning on education and my
practice to better my teaching. subject to better help my students. I want to generalte
 I make sure to stay up to date on different teaching multiple paths of knowledge.
practices and participate in profession development.

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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  Students are regulary assessed throughout each
chapter to make sure students are on track
 I incorporate several different types of teach and
instruction into everyday
 I encourage and value student engagement
I want to continue to assess students regulary. I want to have
multiple methods of instruction to help students meet their
goals.

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
 When lessons go well, I take note of the instruction
that worked for the students to use later
 When lessons do not go as planned I take note of I want to make sure I use every experience to help better my
adjustments to be made later teaching. I want to help students to grow and use feedback
 I ask for feedback on instruction and instruction to make change.
materials from co-workers to help improve my
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
 In contact with families about student needs and
any other issues that may impact student learning
 Work with administration to discuss ways to I want to continue to have connections with the community.
improve student engagement and school Collaborating with the immediately community, and the
effectiveness teaching community.
 School participates in events that help support the
community.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I am very committed to my students and their learning. I do my best to use the knowledge I have of my students to help
my instruction and make sure all students have access to the material. Families are updated of student learning. I want to
make sure I use every experience to help better my teaching. I want to help students to grow and use feedback to make
change. I want to continue to assess students regulary. I want to have multiple methods of instruction to help students
meet their goals.

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