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 ☐ ☒ ☐
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
● During my lessons, I make sure to give all students
a chance to participate by extending my wait time
so students have a moment to process my I would like to continue learning about child development
questions. either through more books, or through a professional
● I regularly reference a book on child development development class. I originally planned to teach high
when lesson planning as it helps me determine schoolers, so I still find it difficult to remember where
what my students are able to do. elementary students are developmentally.
● I adjust my lessons according to student interests,
abilities, and learning differences.

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 have learned how to teach a language through
TPR (Total Physical Response) where students are
taught actions to certain words. This strategy helps
students retain vocabulary as it’s connected to a
physical action.     
● Another way I have learned to teach students a
new language is through Comprehensible Input,  I would like to collaborate more with my colleagues to
which has less focus on grammar instruction and create cross-curricular lessons with our classes. I could do
more emphasis on language comprehension and this either through another Specialty class (music, science,
use.     technology), or with the homeroom teachers.
● In my class, I provide multiple ways for students to
demonstrate understanding of the language. Some
ways I check for understanding are through
vocabulary retention quizzes, listening and
comprehension exercise, and reading exercises.
     

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 ☐ ☒ ☐
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 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
● I use multiple strategies to teach the language. I
use TPR, TPRS, and CI to teach Spanish to my
students. I also use a combination of 3 curricula to
best meet the needs and learning abilities of my  I would like to formally assess my students more often and
students.       share those results with their parents. At the moment I’ve
● I use a combination of formal and informal formally assessed only once a quarter, but would like to
assessments to check for student progress.       increase it to at least twice a quarter.
● Student engagement is critical when learning a
language, so I make sure to create engaging lessons
that adhere to my students interests.     

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 consistently use the results from my informal and
formal assessments to adjust my lessons and
teaching styles.
● When my mentor or director observes my teaching, I would like to have my world language colleagues observe
my teaching practice, so that I can get feedback from them as
I use their feedback to improve my teaching
they have a better understanding of how I am trying to teach
practice. 
the language than my mentor or director does.
● I reference books on world language education to
improve my teaching practice and support student
learning in the classroom.     

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

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness ☐ ☐ ☒
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families ☐ ☒ ☐
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community ☐ ☒ ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I regularly communicate with the world language
teachers at our school via email or in-person to
improve curriculum
● I am a member of multiple groups on social media I would like to continue working on my relationships with my
where other world language teachers share their families. I don't have any bad relationships, but I don't
ideas in the classroom.      communicate with families as much as I would like to.
● I attend multiple professional development courses
to continue to improve my teaching practice and to
stay relevant in my field.    

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 My main strengths in the classroom are using multiple strategies to teach Spanish in the classroom. I also provide my
students many different ways to demonstrate success as well as many opportunities to participate in my class. I also
regularly reach out to other professionals in my fields for suggestions and ways to improve my teaching practice and
curriculum.

Some ways I can grow are with my communication to parents. I need to make more of an effort to include them in what I
am teaching their children, and provide ways for them to help their child’s language skills outside of the classroom. I would
also like my world language colleagues to observe me and provide feedback to my teaching pracitce.

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