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
• Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice
X
Accordingly
• Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn X
• Teachers Treat Students Equitably X
• Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students X
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I have every student in our school in my class
as I teach P.E. to all grade levels.
• I am in constant communication with our
special education coordinator on what How can I challenge my more advanced students
modifications are required for our students. during P.E. time?
• I sit in frequently on SST meetings to
coordinate strategies to help teachers and
students learn effectively.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects
E/E A I/I
to students.
• Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to
X
Other Disciplines
• Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students X
• Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge X
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• Intergration of multiple subject areas: ELA,
Math, Science and Social Studies.
• Use of multiple assessments per activity unit:
Presentations, Performances, Pencil and Paper Presenting learned information to the
Assessments, Skill Rubrics. community and parents while using an outdoor
• References back to previous learned units: enviornment.
Locomotor skills, components of fitness, Hand-
eye coordination etc.
•

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
• Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals X
• Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups X
• Teachers Value Student Engagement X
• Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress X
• Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process X
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• Each class has "jobs" that rotate once a month.
Students are responsible for running warm
ups, cleaning up equipment and leading
stretching after each class.
• Use of rubrics for skills during stations at the How to engage students in monitoring their
beginning of each unit. progress over the year.
• Students scored daily based on their efforts
during class. Students informed of their scores
before they leave to return to their
classrooms.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from
E/E A I/I
experience.
• Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment X
• Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student
X
Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• Following protocol when referring students to
office after unsafe or unwanted behavior.
• Keping a log of student reflection sheets when
discipline is needed in class. How to respond to parents who disagree with
student behvior and how to build a positive
• Constant contact with parents to discuss
environment for all involved.
student success and struggles during
conference times and in general throughout
the year.

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

• Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness X
• Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families X
• Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community X
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• Conferencing once a week with Enrichment
teachers to discuss student achievements and
behavior management strategies.
• Weekly staff meetings to discuss procedure How I can reach out further into our local
effectiveness and help other teachers with community of P.E. teachers to make transitions past
student issues. our school more successful.
• Running school wide programs such as Campus
Clean up, Kids Run the OC and Kids Heart
Challenge gives parents an opportunity to be
 apart of their students education.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Overall, I think I have a great rapport with our staff and students. I am outgoing so I like to spend my time
checking in with teachers to see if they need assistance in their classrooms or with their students. Having all
students in my class makes me a resource to other teachers who may need support creating strategies to help
their low performing students.

My biggest area of possible growth that I would like to focus on is reaching out into our local community to see
how I can better prepare my students for middle school. I would like to possibly go to a local conference or
observe another P.E. teacher in the area to see what my program is missing.