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
 I always strive to treat my students equitably. At
the beginning of the year, I take time to show my
students the difference between equality and
equity through a doctor and bandaid example.
 Given that I teach at a Christian school, I know that
my mission goes far beyond the academics, but my One area of growth that I am interested in is better
job is to develop Christ-like students who desire to understanding how my students develop and learn. My
serve him in all they do. students are at a crucial age moving from child to young
adult in 6th grade. I want to better understand how to help
 I recognize that my students are individual people
the parents and students to be prepared for changes in
who have individual needs. I meet my students mood and behavior.
where they are at. For example, one of my student
takes a picture of the HW board each day instead
of using his planner because it is what he needs.
Every student needs different accomodations and
levels of support.

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 understand that my teaching cannot be presented
in one single way. I need to provide multiple paths
to helping students gain knowledge. For example,
I am interested in growing in the area of organizing my
we were learning about the three types of heat subjects to intertwine with each other. I take time to connect
transfer. I created a song, hand motions, posters, the subjects, but I want to be able to seamlessly connect all
notes, and videos to help the students have access of the disciplines. I want students to realize that each subject
to the concepts in many different forms. has an influence in the other. This will allow students to not
 I convey a subject to students with specialized compartmentalize, but rather find ways make connections
between all areas.
knowledge that allows me to know how to grab my
students attention. I am constantly introducting
subjects to students through puzzles, challenges,

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 and games to help students develop a love of
learning.
 I understand that all of the subjects are
intertwined. Helping grow my students' problem
solving skills is linked to reading, math, writing,
etc. Growing students' reading skills is connected
to all other subjects. Each subject depends on the
skills in the other subjects as well.

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
 I value using multiple methods to meet my
instructional goals. I created a song, hand motions,
posters, notes, and videos to help the students
have access to the science concepts we were
learning.
 I support student learning in many settings and
groups. Students have flexible seating that allows I am interested in growing in the assessment process. I
them to collaborate with many different minds and regularly assess my students, but I want to grow in the area
opinions. Students also work in a variety of settings of assessing them through a variety of different styles. I want
throughout the day. to assess my students orally more often to discover their
 I strive to engage students in the learning process. I abilities to explain their thought process.
did a Starbooks room transformation to get
students excited about sharing their fall essays,
exploring different cell structures through our
Starbucks analogies, and starbucks math menu
decimal problems. I love engaging students and
seeing their excitement and desire to learn.

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 use feedback to improve my teaching practice. I
have talked to teachers from previous years to see
how their students are doing at the next grade
level. I am interested in growing in the area of making choices that
 I have asked for student feedback through Google test my professional judgment. I am want to be able to make
choices that are risky, but allow me to improve my teaching
Exit Slips to share ways that I can better help them
practice. For example, I have no "normal desks", but only
grow and learn. flexible seating. This was a difficult, but rewarding choice.
 I use research to help improve my teaching
practice by researching new strategies for reading
groups, math centers, and teaching vocabulary.

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

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness

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 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 work collaboratively with my teaching partner
and other upper elementary teachers to improve
our school effectiveness. I am constantly
brainstorming ideas on how we can better reach all
of our students.
 I am working with families constantly to best help I am interested in growing in the area of working
meet the needs of my students. For example, I collaboratively with the community. I am starting to try to
engage the community in my teaching practice. This year it is
have connected many students with necessary
my goal to get other community programs involved with my
tutors and accomodations through my students.
communication with their families.
 I am working my with the mentor at my school to
help determine ways that we can remove any
curriculum gaps between the upper and lower
elementary curriculums.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

After reflecting on these 5 propositions, I have found that I have many strengths in proposition 2 and 3. I am constantly
striving to engage my students. I know the subjects I teach and how to monitor and reach my students. I have a passion for
developing creative lessons and engagement tactics.

I need to continue working on growing in the area of collaboration with the community and assessing my students through
a variety of different styles.

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