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
• Observe students development after each
assignment and recognize their challenges on time
so I can provide with the best approach to help
them succed.
• Each student has their own learning style and I try
to accommodate their specific needs and so they Cognitive development of all learners.
can achieve a better understanding of the content.
• Equity is an aspect I frequently demonstrate each day
in all my classess. All students have their needs met
and I try to always make each student feel welcomed
and confident of their own learning.

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
• Learning a new language is always a benefit the
students will add to their daily life. It is a lifelong
skill. This is something I tell my students every
time I have the opportunity.
• I use visual, listening and written material to
How Spanish can be linked to other subjects besides History
deliver a better understanding of the target
or social studies.
langauge and culture.
• I teach the culture and the history, the roots of the
language and how it developed into what it is
spoken now. The students love to know more in
deepth about the target language they are leaning.

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
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 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
• Using the Matery Based Learning System allows me
to use multiple learning targets to be met
throghout the school year
• All engagement in my classroom is very much
valued and recognized righ in the moment is
shown. I provide positive feedback and I Assessments (formative)
encourage the students to continue exploring
without fear to make mistakes.
• Students receive timely feedback and a plan to
overcome a challenge or a plan to level up their
level on a specific learning target.

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 treat my students equally and all the norms are
set the same for all.
• Feddback from a colleague is always appreciated
and I always search for constructive feedback on
specific situations. This help me to see things that I
More research to improve my teaching practice and
might not see at first.
positively impact student learning.
• I regularly attend to workshops that help me find
new or different strategies to implement in my
classrooom. I also do reseach about updates on the
ACTFL or can do statements of the Teaching of
Foreign Languages.

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 continue to work closely with colleagues to
improve our school's mission statement and
educational approach by meeting with
administrators during our PD time each week.
Sdministrators listen to us and welcome any
feedback from us.
I am exploring on how to be more involved on working woth
• Parent-Teacher conferences is a good opportunity
the community.
we have to get closer to families.
• I always try to find ways to invite guests to our
school to present a specific themes such "Day of the
Death", and other special celebration events.
Having a guest speaker from outside, give us more
envolvement in the community.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Strenghts:
- Teacher's commitment on students learning.
- Implementation of best practices to benefit student's learning.
- Community envolvement to make learning more engaging.

Areas of Growth:
- Cognitive Development.
- Research to improve teaching practice.
- Community envolvement.

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