Self-Assessment, Part 1

Standardized Assessment Survey

For the criteria in the form below, please rate yourself between 1 and 5 using the following scale:

Beginning Awareness
Theoretical Knowledge
Beginning Implementation
Effective Implementation
Confident Facilitator

Based on the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Core Propositions

Pre-Self-Assessment of Professional Temperament

& Performance Survey

Name *

First

Last

Proposition 1

I am committed to students and their learning.

1. I am dedicated to making knowledge accessible to all students. *

2. I believe all students can learn. *

3. I treat students equitably. *

4. I recognize the individual differences that distinguish my students from one another. *

5. I account for student differences in my practice. *

6. I respect the cultural and family differences students bring to their classroom. *

7. I am concerned with my students’ self-concept, their motivation and the effects of learning on peer relationships. *

8. I am also concerned with the development of character and civic responsibility. *

Proposition 2

I know the subjects I teach and how to teach those subjects to students.

9. I have mastery over the subject(s) I teach. *

10. I have a deep understanding of the history, structure and real-world applications of the subject. *

11. 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. *

12. I am able to use diverse instructional strategies to teach for understanding. *

Proposition 3

I am responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.

13. I deliver effective instruction. *

14. I move fluently through a range of instructional techniques, keeping students motivated, engaged and focused. *

15. I know how to engage students to ensure a disciplined learning environment, and how to organize instruction to meet instructional goals. *

16. I know how to assess the progress of individual students as well as the class as a whole. *

17. I use multiple methods for measuring student growth and understanding, and I can clearly explain student performance to parents. *

Proposition 4

I 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. *

19. I am familiar with learning theories and instructional strategies and stay abreast of current issues in American education. *

20. I critically examine my practice on a regular basis to deepen knowledge, expand my repertoire of skills, and incorporate new findings into my practice. *

Proposition 5

I am a member of learning communities.

21. I collaborate with others to improve student learning. *

22. I am a leader and actively know how to seek and build partnerships with community groups and businesses. *

23. I work with other professionals on instructional policy, curriculum development and staff development. *

24. I can evaluate school progress and the allocation of resources in order to meet state and local education objectives. *

25. I know how to work collaboratively with parents to engage them productively in the work of the school. *

Self-Assessment, Part 1

Standardized Assessment Survey

Pre-Self-Assessment of Professional Temperament

& Performance Survey

Proposition 1

Proposition 2

Proposition 3

Proposition 4

Proposition 5

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