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
 Example of Proposition 1.1 would be learning
about the cultural background of each individual
student. Once you learn that one student may not
have their own space to do homework, you can be
a bit more forgiving on due dates so that they are
able to complete their assignments without feeling One of the areas I am interested in growing in my own
like they are falling behind. pedagogy in regards to Proposition 1 would be to find ways
 Example of Proposition 1.3 would be giving each to make sense of how each individual learner learns best.
Although, I believe I am Approaching in this facet of
student an equal opportunity to earn a prize such
Proposition 1, I would like to feel more confident in knowing
as extra credit on a particular assignment or the exact strategy or method to teach each individual
assessment. student and their specific needs.
 Example of Proposition 1.4 would be the teacher
setting the classroom rules and expectations.
Especially regarding expectations and rules around
communication with peers, as it needs to be
respectful, on-task, and purposeful.

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
 Example of Proposition 2.5 would be the teacher One of the areas of interest in growth would be to become
sharing the connections between the subject that even more confident in higher level problems in my subject
they teach and how it links with other disciplines. area, so that I am better able to share with my current
students what they can expect to see in future classes in my
 Example of Proposition 2.6 would be the teacher
subject area.
taking the time to have a strong and all-
encompassing understanding of their subject area
so that they can share their knowledge and
strategies with their students.
 Example of Proposition 2.7 would be to creating

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 new strategies and explaining new methods that
would allow each student to have an array of
possibilities to solve a problem.

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
 Example of Proposition 3.1 would be to use one of
the variety of resources in the teacher's toolbox to
best reach that particular student they are working
One of the areas of growth that I am intereseted in
with. developing is regularly assessing student progress, but using
 Example of Proposition 3.3 would be to have the a wider variety of formative and summative assessments. I
teacher facilitate regular discussions involving all think, as teachers, it can be easy for us to mostly utilize tests
classmates on the particular content area. and quizzes, but it is important to find other ways to assess
 Example of Proposition 3.5 would be to regularly each student's level of understanding.
connect what the students are learning in class to
how they can use those skills in the real world.

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
 Example of Proposition 4.1 would be to have
teachers resolve an issue between two students, as
this would test the teacher's professional judgment
on how to deal with the conflict.
One area of growth that I am interested in would be to
 Example of Proposition 4.2 would be to use improve in my ability to research and discover new strategies
feedback from students, parents, admin, and other or methods to teaching different content specific elements.
teachers to get a better sense of what you are Although I have a variety of resources I use in my toolbox, it
doing well and what you can improve on. is always important to continue to add to your toolbox as an
 Example of Proposition 4.2 would be for teachers educator since the field fo education is ever-changing.
to research different methods or strategies they
could add to their toolbox in order to be better
prepared to address any issues in class.

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
 Example of Proposition 5.1 would be to collaborate One of the areas that I hope to develop in would be to have
with other professional educators in a way that can more opportunities to work with and learn from other
improve one's own teaching ability. teachers in my subject area. Because I work at a small private
school, I do not have any teachers who teach my same
 Example of Proposition 5.2 would be to regularly
subject and grade levels, so I do not have the opportunity to
check in with each student's family so that you are learn from others in my specific subject area.
better able to understand the family dynamics at
home.
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  Example of Proposition 5.3 would be to find ways
to have the school and students work with the
community, which could be through something like
volunteering.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

In summary, I believe that I have made large strides as a teacher in the first few years of teaching. However, I know that all
teachers can always find room for improvement. I believe that I am strongest in my ability to engage with the students. I
am very good about setting the expectations and rules for appropriate discussion, and do my best to monitor and facilitate
that discussion between the studentes. One of the biggest areas of growth that I would like to achieve would be to find
more ways to engage with other teachers who teach the same grade levels and subjects that I teach, so that I could learn
what strategies and techniques they can share with me in order for me to continue to develop as an educator.

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