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 ☐ x ☐
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn ☐ x ☐
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably ☐ x ☐
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students x ☐ ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● incorporates more technology like the Solfeg.io app
and play-along videos in my 7th and 8th grade
ukulele classes because it really engages them and
has helped them grow in their chord changes and
fluidity      ● clarifying my mission
● gaining more insight into my TK learners
● “game-ifies” assessments to engage students and
● gaining more insight into motivating my middle
take the pressure off of testing in elementary schoolers since sometimes it’s hit or miss     
classes    
● uses more movement and manipulatives in music
class because I noticed that my students were more
hands-on learners    

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
☐ ☐ x
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students ☐ x ☐
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge ☐ x ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● incorporates links to historical context and
language arts when learning song lyrics      
● demonstrates how note values are similar to ● while I know a lot about music, I want to gain more
knowledge in how to explain more complex
fractions when 3rd grade was learning about
concepts clearly to middle schoolers
fractions      ● creating more cross-curricular projects     
● utilizes choice boards to offer students multiple ways
to demosntrate learning     

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 ☐ x ☐
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups ☐ x ☐
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement ☐ x ☐
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress ☐ x ☐
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process ☐ x ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 ● differentiates instruction with use of direct
instruction, visual aids, movement, and
participation      ● coming up with ways to be more engaging with
particular classes who value sports over music
● students work as a whole class, in small groups,
● gaining more knowledge about and applying
and with partners regularly     
project-based learning to music class     
● assesses students regularly with games, questioning
during class, and formal assessments     

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 X ☐ ☐
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning ☐ X ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● considers and applies feedback from observations to
improve teaching strategies     
● brainstorms with my mentor teacher to come up
with ways to address student behavior and ● optimizing engagement across all gradelevels by
streamline music class procedures      finding the right structure of varied activites to
● uses research to come up with lesson structures that implement in lessons     
provide good pacing and a variety of activities that
involve movement and rest periods (particularly
good at this with preschool classes)     

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

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness x ☐ ☐
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families ☐ x ☐
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community ☐ x ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● participates in the collection of data and evidence
as part of one of the committees for school
recertification     
● more community involvement in school music
● communicates with families through email to activities, especially the parish community attached
collaborate on helping their child with any to the school
struggles in music class, and providing them more ● more collaboration with other arts organizations to
opportunities to be involved in music      provide students with more music educational,
●  communicates through email and zoom with service, and performing opportunities     
families and community members to help get
resources to put on a talent show for the school    

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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   Strengths: I am good at observing student patterns and incorporating data from those observations into my teaching to
make it more engaging for students. I am flexible and adaptable, and open to feedback and opportunities to grow. I am
good at applying feedback into my teaching practices to improve student learning.

Areas of Possible Growth: I want to be more collaborative with other teachers and the community around my school. I also
need to gain more knowledge and find the right strategy to engage my more challenging classes. I also need to clarify what
my mission as a teacher is so that I can make my activities be more aligned with that and less going through the motions
just to learn something.

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (http://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).