Adult educators can use this optional self-assessment to determine areas for professional development. To complete this self-assessment, fill out the form below and print it, or print out a copy and complete it manually. Note: you must keep a printed copy if you want to refer to it in the future no results are stored online; that means that your results are completely confidential. Feel free to complete this self-assessment periodically and thus note how your priorities and skills have changed over time.
The self-assessment contains 17 questions, one per competency, with performance
indicators and sample illustrations providing additional details about each competency.
The average completion time is 45 minutes.
Note: the self-assessment must be completed in one sitting as no results
are stored online and the system times out after 20 minutes of computer inactivity.
Take the self-assessment, filling in each of the column as directed below as explained in the instructions [follow this link to view Instructions].
Follow this link (
If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat, you can
download Acrobat Reader for free) to download a
PDF file of the competencies (with performance indicators and sample illustrations),
upon which the self-assessment was based.
Competency
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Relevance to My Teaching Not Relevant <–> Relevant 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
My Own Proficiency Very Proficient <–> Needs Improvement 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Program Priority Level Low Priority <–> High Priority 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Subtotals |
Reflections on My Self-Scoring |
Possible Professional Development Activities |
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1. Monitors and manages student learning and performance through data | ||||||
Assesses learners' prior knowledge,
learning needs, and college and career readiness goals View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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1.2. Sets learning goals and a course
of study View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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1.3 Monitors learning through summative
and formative assessment data View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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1.4. Adapts instruction based on formative
and summative student assessment data View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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2. Plans and delivers high-quality, evidence-based instruction | ||||||
2.1. Designs learner-centered instruction
and classroom environments View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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2.2. Designs standards-based instructional
units and lesson plans View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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2.3. Uses instructional techniques
that are effective with adult learners View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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2.4. Designs instruction to build
learners' technology and digital media literacy skills View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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2.5. Designs instruction to build
learners' higher-order thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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3. Effectively communicates to motivate and engage learners | ||||||
3.1. Communicates high expectations
of learners and motivates them to persist to meet their goals
View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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3.2. Communicates in a clear and understandable
way
View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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3.3. Engages in active listening,
dialogue, and questioning to facilitate and support learning View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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3.4. Models an understanding of diversity
View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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4. Pursues professionalism and continually builds knowledge and skills | ||||||
4.1. Possesses content area knowledge
and teaching skills required for subjects and populations taught
View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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4.2. Participates in professional
development networks and learning communities View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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4.3. Refines instructional practices
through reflection on experience, evidence, and data View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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4.4. Participates in and contributes
to program improvement efforts View Performance Indicators View Sample Illustrations |
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After you have completed this assessment, you can print it out and keep for your
records.