Self-Evaluation Checklist for Teachers

EFFECTIVENESS OF LESSONS Never Sometimes Always

I review and revise information from previous lessons.

I question students about their prior knowledge.
I prepare learners for new information and then present it adequately.
I prepare well for my lesson and am fully knowledgeable about its content.
I write lesson plans to support my teaching.
I check learners’ understanding and provide feedback to them.
I check if the lesson objectives have been achieved or not.
I use examples to help students understand the content.
I appreciate and present samples of good work as models.
I use teaching aids (blackboard, posters, books, audios, videos, etc.).
I use collaborative learning strategies (pair / group work).
I use a variety of activities to interest all of my students.
I speak around 20% of the time while my students speak around 80%.
I correct my students’ verbal and written mistakes in an appropriate way.
I make my lessons student-centred.
I use warm-up activities and brain breaks.
I use differentiated learning strategies.
I facilitate my students’ own inquiry and instil independent learning.
I let my students learn by finding answers / solutions on their own.
I encourage my students to be creative, think and come up with ideas.
I assess my students’ learning and academic level in different ways.
I make sure my students know how their progress / work is evaluated.
I incorporate real-life connections in my lessons.
RELATIONSHIP / DEALING WITH STUDENTS Never Sometimes Always

I know all my students’ names.

I understand the abilities and academic levels of my students.
I encourage my students as and when required.
I make my students feel confident about bringing their problems to me.
I let my students know that it is ok for them to say they didn’t understand.
I talk to students about their interests, activities, etc., to build a rapport.
I make my rules and routines clear to the students from the start.
I manage the classroom well and my students follow the rules.
I let my students have some part in decision making regarding lessons etc.
I let my students share their personal experiences, aspirations, etc.
I am concerned about improving my students’ skills and knowledge.
I adjust my lessons and planning according to the needs of the students.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Never Sometimes Always

I always learn new information about my subject and teaching.

I work with colleagues to identify and solve teaching problems.
I observe colleagues to learn new teaching techniques.
I study English so that I can use it to teach my students (if applicable).
I attend training sessions and apply new information in my teaching.
I reflect on my own teaching methods and strategies.

My strongest points as a teacher: ____________________________________________________________

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The points I really need to work on: __________________________________________________________
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The strategies I will used to improve myself as a teacher: _________________________________________
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Teacher’s Name (optional): _____________________________________