Instructor Self –Assessment Spring 2015

(This document is for your own use, and should NOT be returned to the Professional Development Center!)

Name: ______Date: ______

 First: Before looking at this document, can you write down 2-3 areas of knowledge or skills you would like to improve on in the coming year?:

 Second: Please read through the list of RI Practitioner Standards for Instruction in next 3 pages, and feel free to add in the “other” boxes any standards that are not listed, but that you think are important to your job. Then:

Rate your level of proficiency for each (Proficient, Learning/Progressing, or Not Applicable to my work).

Rate how important a priority that skill/knowledge is to you personally…

Rate how important a priority it is for the program that you work for.

 Third: Fill in the comment/ self-reflection box on p. 3

 Fourth: Share at a staff meeting, in order to develop a program-wide PD Plan

Thank You: Your responses will help shape the Annual Workplan for the PDCenter for the coming year!

1= High, 2= Medium, 3=Low

I / Foundational Knowledge of Adult Education: / Proficient / Learning/
progressing / Not Appli-cable to my work / Personal Priority
1, 2 or 3 / Program Priority
1, 2 or 3
1.1 Has knowledge of and understands adult education as a long-range strategy that supports upward mobility, engaged citizens and strong families within the state, region and the nation.
1.2 Has knowledge of the learner population.
1.3 Has knowledge of and sensitivity to the diversity of learners, learning styles and abilities
Other:
II / Adult Education Teaching Methods and Strategies:
2.1 Has knowledge of the theories of adults learning, the principles and best practices of adult education and current research and trends in the field.
Proficient / Learning/
progressing / Not Appli-cable to my work / Personal Priority
1, 2 or 3 / Program Priority
1, 2 or 3
2.2 Has knowledge of the role of goal setting and persistence in adult education.
2.3 Has knowledge of and is sensitive to multicultural, socioeconomic and socio-cultural issues that that may be present in adult learners’ lives.
2.4 Understands how to help students build self-efficacy as learners.
2.5 Has knowledge of diverse learning styles, abilities, disabilities and the principles of universal design.
2.6 Supports an inclusive learning environment, which accommodates varied backgrounds, needs, abilities and learner goals.
2.7 Has knowledge of the role of assessment and evaluation in driving learner goal setting, curriculum and instruction.
Other:
III / Content/ Subject Matter Knowledge:
3.1 Has a bachelor’s degree or can demonstrate baccalaureate level discipline specific content knowledge.
3.2. Has knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction and understands that reading and writing are underlying core content areas.
3.3 Has knowledge of theories and best practices for developing listening, speaking, math and scientific reasoning skills.
3.4 ESOL instructors understand and can apply theories of language acquisition.
Other:
IV / Professionalism:
4.1 Understands the adult education system and has knowledge of national, state and local programs’ goals, objectives, policies, procedures, reporting and funding requirements.
4.2 Has knowledge of and understands the importance of professional development (PD).
4.3 Has knowledge of the ethical dimensions of work in adult education.
4.4 Has knowledge of and understands the role of professional staff
4.5 Has knowledge of and understands the importance of teamwork as a collaborative effort to resolve problems, improve communications, increase involvement and improve quality.
Other:
V / Instructional Technology / Proficient / Learning/
progressing / Not Appli-cable to my work / Personal Priority
1, 2 or 3 / Program Priority
1, 2 or 3
5.1 Has knowledge of and uses technology tools to design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
5.2 Has knowledge of how subject matter and technology are integrated into the teaching / learning process to facilitate student achievement, creativity and innovation.
5.3. Has knowledge of and models the ethical, responsible, safe and legal use of information and technology.
5.4 Has knowledge of digital research strategies and can identify a variety of appropriate sources; as well as selecting, synthesizing and communicating relevant information using digital tools and resources.
5.5 Has knowledge, skills and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
Other:
Other practices relevant to my work :