Department of EducationAssessment / Self Assessment of the MN Standards of Effective Practice

Assessment

Time of Assessment Required

Student Name: Required

Date: Required

Subject Matter

Selects teaching methods, activities and materials appropriate for students and the discipline. Required

Demonstrates subject mastery and general teaching knowledge Required

Understands and teaches the connections of the discipline with other disciplines and with everyday life Required

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Student Learning

Demonstrates familiarity with relevant aspects of students’ base knowledge and experiences Required

Demonstrates familiarity with how students learn and develop Required

Provides learning opportunities that support a student’s intellectual, social, and personal growth Required

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Diverse Learners

Demonstrates familiarity with students’ cultural, ethnic, and experiential backgrounds Required

Demonstrates familiarity with student difference in learning capabilities and approaches Required

Provides learning opportunities that are modified or adapted for students with diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities Required

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Instructional Strategies

Makes the learning goals and instructional procedures clear to students Required

Makes content comprehensive to students Required

Encourages students to extend their thinking to include critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills Required

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Learning Environment

Creates a climate that promotes fairness and positive social interaction Required

Communicates behavioral expectations to students and establishes consistent standards of classroom behavior Required

Attends to make the physical environment safe and conducive to learning Required

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Communication

Uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster learning Required

Assists students to communicate effectively about their learning needs and accomplishments Required

Effectively formulates and asks questions and stimulates discussion Required

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Planning Instruction

Articulates clear learning goals for the lesson that are appropriate for the students and the content Required

Selects teaching methods, activities and materials appropriate for students and the content Required

Aligns goals, instruction and evaluation Required

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Assessment Skills

Demonstrates knowledge of and employs a variety of formal and informal assessment tools, including self-assessment strategies Required

Uses assessment information to adapt instruction and support student learning Required

Accurately and appropriately reports information regarding student learning Required

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Reflection and Professional Development

Reflects on the extent to which the learning goals were met Required

Demonstrates professional responsibility and integrity Required

Uses research, colleagues, and professional development opportunities to become a better teacher Required

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Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships

Builds professional relationships with colleagues Required

Communicates with parents and guardians about student learning Required

Collaborates with colleagues, families and the community to foster a healthy and productive learning environment Required

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Other

Uses technology to enhance student learning Required

Plans and uses instructions skills to help students meet the MN Academic Standards Required

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Assessor Information

Assessor Name: Required

Date: Required

School Name: Required

Grade/Subject: Required

Position: Required

I, the assessor, hereby acknowledge that I have provided an accurate and complete assessment of the MN Standards of Effective Practice to the best of my ability. Required

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