Title: The Importance of Teacher Self-Assessment: The First Step in Implementing A Teacher Improvement Plan - BrightHub Education
Headings: The Importance of Teacher Self-Assessment: The First Step in Implementing A Teacher Improvement Plan
The Importance of Teacher Self-Assessment: The First Step in Implementing A Teacher Improvement Plan
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Avoid Falling in a Rut
Self-Assessment Leads to Improvement
Extend Self-Assessement to Other Areas
Article authored by Lady Lit

Content: If a teacher does the same things the same way he or she has always done them, the results are going to be the same that they have always been in the past. Some teachers are pleased with their results and have the attitude that they do not need to change any of their teaching practices. However, for those teachers that are overachievers, it is imperative that they reflect on what they taught, how they taught certain concepts, and how effective their teaching/instructional strategies were. Self-Assessment Leads to Improvement
Once teachers begin the evaluation process, they will see in which areas they can improve. How can I make the concept of _______ stick in my students’ heads? What can I do to become a more effective teacher? Look at the concepts with which your students struggled and see what you can do to assist them in grasping a more complete understanding of that particular concept. Becoming a more effective teacher does not mean that a teacher passes more students or that a teacher raises their class average by so many points. To be more effective simply suggests that a teacher challenges and enlightens his/her students each and every day. Extend Self-Assessement to Other Areas
Not only does this period of self-reflection extend to teaching, but it can be extended to how teachers manage their classrooms?