Nbptsselfassessment
Nbptsselfassessment
Nbptsselfassessment
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 differentiate for needs of all my students
I treat my students fairly, but not by giving
everybody equal- by giving each student what they I would like to improve the differentiation that happens in
need my classroom
I care for my students' needs, even those outside
the classroom, including social/emotional
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 use multiple modalities when I teach (VAK) so
that all students can learn
I use cross-curricular elements when teaching so
that students understand that the subject I am I want to continue to learn more of how best to teach my
teaching can be linked to many other subjects and students using multiple paths to knowledge
concepts
I continuously strive to learn more in my subject
area so that I can teach my students properly
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
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 have had to make difficult decisions within my
teaching for the sake of one student over another
I receive weekly emails from ADDitude magazine to
help improve my practice with my students who
I would like to use more research to improve my practice
have ADHD or those who become easily
dysregulated
I use feedback from mentors to improve my
teaching
Strengths: I am committed to my students' learning since I know how students learn, how to use multiple modalities and
that students learn in more ways than just cognitively. I know the subjects that I teach well and I am skilled in conveying
the information over to students in ways that they can understand. I create engaging lessons and regularly assess my
students in multiple ways. I collaborate with colleagues and families to help my students.
Areas of possible growth: I would like to use more research-based methods to teach my students so that I am properly
differentiating for all.