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
 Each student in class sets their own learning goals.
The students are encouraged, helped, and made to
believe that they can achieve their goals with hard
work and commitment.
 I build a classroom enviroment where students
understand mistakes help their brains grow. This An area of growth providing multiple opportunities for
students to demonstrate their knowledge and showcase
classroom enviroment encourages students to take
their abilities, both in and out of traditional school settings.
risks and know that mistakes are part of the
learning porcess
 I used various forms of assessments and
observatitons to gather information about each of
my student. I use this information to guide my
teaching and build relationships with my students.

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 help students develop a critical mindeset by
posing questions with multiple ways to find the
solution. An area of growth is learning about new curricular resources,
such as textbook series, primary texts, classroom
 I develop student's number sense and teach
manipulatives, or research materials available through
different strategies to manipulate numbers. professional organizations.
 I relate the subject matter to real world problems.
Students learn through concrete examples.

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 set norms and expectations with my students
when working in groups, partners, or individually.
 I use my students interests to engage them in
lessons. I ask for their feedback on what kind of An area of growth would be offering distinct learning
lessons and projects they felt they learned the opportunities. Also, knowing how to work with different
most from. group of students.
 Students are assessed informally and formally to
guide instruction. Students are also asked to self-
assess themselves throughout lessons.

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 take time to get to know my students and build a
positive classroom enviroment.
 Through observations and assessments, I adress An area of growth is to develop strategies for gaining
student's misunderstanding and reteach critical feedback and insights from a range of stakeholders so they
concepts before moving forward.      can reflect meaningfully on their pedagogical choices and
 I take advantage of professional development improve their practice.
opportunities such as conferences and workshops
offered by difference organizations.      

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 have weekly communication with parents. Every
week, parents receive a newsletter with
information of what students are learning in the
classroom and upcoming important dates. Area of growth is to observe colleagues in the classroom,
 I bring attention to other cultures and ethnic engage in pedagogical discussions, and collaborate to
contributions. We learn and celebrate Black History improve teaching methods and explore new instructional
Month, Indigenous People’s Day, Women’s History strategies.
Month, etc.
 I collaborate with other colleagues as a member of
our school’s disciplinary committee.     

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Areas of Strength
I take time to get to know my students and build a positive classroom enviroment. This class room enviroment encourages
students to take risks and know that mistakes are part of the learning porcess.
I used various forms of assessments and observations to gather information about each of my student. Through these
observations and assessments, I adress student's misunderstanding and reteach critical concepts before moving forward. I
relate the subject matter to real world problems which help students learn through concrete examples.

Areas of Possible Growth

An area of growth would be offering distinct learning opportunities. By providing multiple opportunities for students to
demonstrate their knowledge and showcase their abilities, both in and out of traditional school settings.
Another area of growth would be to observe colleagues in the classroom, engage in pedagogical discussions, and
collaborate to improve teaching methods and explore new instructional strategies.

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