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/ A I/I

E

1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice X
Accordingly

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

 I relate historical content to my student cultural -Continue to build my ability to offer variety and choice
and community experience      in assessments
 I offer choice menus for students to -Delve into student data to provide necessary
demonstrate mastery through a variety of accommodations when necessary
assessments     -Bring together stakeholders to ensure student
 I incorporate technology into choice menus to success      
achieve differentiation standards.          

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach E/ A I/I
E
those subjects to students.

5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and X

Linked to Other 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

 Offer of choice menus to demonstrate mastery  -Learn to works with collaborative tools to bring
      students together
 I continue to stay up to date with educational - Pursue history master’s degree or other specialized
research and history instruction      degree   
 Use technology and technology literacy to
advance student and teacher abilities         

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student E/ A I/I
E
learning.

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

I corporation of knowledge checks throughout -Use more collaborative assessments in the classroom
lessons       -Employ instructional methods that ask students who
 Incorporation of discussion quesitons      do not want to participate to do so
 Provide Student feedback       -Rely on my veteran colleagues for more choice menu
updates     

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

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Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from E/ A I/I
E
experience.

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 X
Learning

Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

 Use feedback from induction mentor and    -Observe other teachers, particularly in other
department chair       subject areas
 Reflect daily on the effectiveness of my own -Take additional classes on educational research  
teaching practice      
Use feedback of administration and testing data
to gauge student learning outcomes      
Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/ A I/I
E

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

Member of disciplinary committee       -Should maintain more regular contact with parents of
 Member of Benchmark Assessment all families
Committee      -Should strive to take a more active role in school
 Works with major stakeholders on students who leadership      
need extra attention     

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

     In summary, I would like to build upon the different tenets of the induction program including technology
competency, differentiation, and student/teacher collaboration. I would like to continue and learn more about
providing choice menus to support student learning. I would also like to learn more about educational scholarship
and how it enhances my own teaching practice. I would like to take a more active role in school leadership. I
would like to continue to observe veteran teachers, especially those that are in different subject areas than myself.
I would like to improve my communication with stakeholders like parents, family, and counselors on all students;
not just students who are having behavioral or academic issues.

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

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