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For the criteria in the form below, please rate yourself between 1 and 5 using the following scale:
Based on the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Core Propositions
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastProposition 1I am committed to students and their learning.1. I am dedicated to making knowledge accessible to all students. *Select 1 - 5123452. I believe all students can learn. *Select 1 - 5123453. I treat students equitably. *Select 1 - 5123454. I recognize the individual differences that distinguish my students from one another. *Select 1 - 5123455. I account for student differences in my practice. *Select 1 - 5123456. I respect the cultural and family differences students bring to their classroom. *Select 1 - 5123457. I am concerned with my students’ self-concept, their motivation and the effects of learning on peer relationships. *Select 1 - 5123458. I am also concerned with the development of character and civic responsibility. *Select 1 - 512345Proposition 2I know the subjects I teach and how to teach those subjects to students.9. I have mastery over the subject(s) I teach. *Select 1 - 51234510. I have a deep understanding of the history, structure and real-world applications of the subject. *Select 1 - 51234511. I have skill and experience in teaching it, and I am very familiar with the skills gaps and preconceptions students may bring to the subject. *Select 1 - 51234512. I am able to use diverse instructional strategies to teach for understanding. *Select 1 - 512345Proposition 3I am responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.13. I deliver effective instruction. *Select 1 - 51234514. I move fluently through a range of instructional techniques, keeping students motivated, engaged and focused. *Select 1 - 51234515. I know how to engage students to ensure a disciplined learning environment, and how to organize instruction to meet instructional goals. *Select 1 - 51234516. I know how to assess the progress of individual students as well as the class as a whole. *Select 1 - 51234517. I use multiple methods for measuring student growth and understanding, and I can clearly explain student performance to parents. *Select 1 - 512345Proposition 4I think systematically about my practice and learn from experience.18. I model what it means to be an educated person – I read, question, create and am willing to try new things. *Select 1 - 51234519. I am familiar with learning theories and instructional strategies and stay abreast of current issues in American education. *Select 1 - 51234520. I critically examine my practice on a regular basis to deepen knowledge, expand my repertoire of skills, and incorporate new findings into my practice. *Select 1 - 512345Proposition 5I am a member of learning communities.21. I collaborate with others to improve student learning. *Select 1 - 51234522. I am a leader and actively know how to seek and build partnerships with community groups and businesses. *Select 1 - 51234523. I work with other professionals on instructional policy, curriculum development and staff development. *Select 1 - 51234524. I can evaluate school progress and the allocation of resources in order to meet state and local education objectives. *Select 1 - 51234525. I know how to work collaboratively with parents to engage them productively in the work of the school. *Select 1 - 512345Submit
