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Self-Assessment and Proposal

In this course, you will engage with interesting content, and you will have the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you develop several times throughout the course. For your first assessment in this course, you will complete a self-assessment of the knowledge and skills that are addressed in this course. The items in this self-assessment are aligned to the course competencies.

For each item in the table below, assign a number to your level of proficiency on each competency according to this scale:

0: Non-performance: I have no experience or expertise in this.

1: Basic: I have limited experience and expertise in this.

2: Proficient: I have some experience and average expertise in this.

3: Distinguished: I have extensive experience and expertise in this.

Then, for each item, write a short narrative explanation of the proficiency level that you selected. What evidence do you have to support your choices?

In the section below the table, write a 2-page proposal in which you set goals for learning in this course, based on your self-assessment data. Follow the prompts in parentheses and italics to help you craft the content for each part of the proposal. In the proposal, you will do the following:

· Describe the main strengths that emerged from this self-assessment of the course knowledge and skills.

· Write 3 goal statements for learning during this course. Each goal statement should be observable and measurable, so that you can determine the extent of your improvement later on.

· Make a brief action plan: Explain what actions you will take to address each goal throughout this course.

When you have completed this worksheet, save it, and submit it as Assessment 1.

Self-Assessment Table

Item	Learner Self-Assessment of Level of Proficiency	Narrative Explanation of Selection of Proficiency Level
I know how to create inclusive learning environments for all students.	0	1	2	3
My educational setting is an environment in which respect and value for diversity is demonstrated.	0	1	2	3
I am aware of multicultural issues that impact students.	0	1	2	3
I am well-informed about how cultural issues impact curriculum, instruction, and assessment in educational settings.	0	1	2	3
I am able to self-assess my knowledge and skills accurately.	0	1	2	3
I am able to think critically by interpreting, analyzing, evaluating, and making inferences about information through the use of evidence.	0	1	2	3
I am able to locate and review scholarly references to use as academic support for my work.	0	1	2	3
I am able to communicate professionally with stakeholders in my educational setting.	0	1	2	3
I am able to communicate in a scholarly way, including writing at a standard expected of a graduate learner, in the courseroom and in assignments	0	1	2	3
I am able to reflect on my own learning and my professional practice in a way that allows for future goal setting.	0	1	2	3

Learning Goals Proposal

Follow the prompts in italics to complete each section; delete the prompts before submitting your proposal.

Introduction

(In a single paragraph, tell about your professional background – for example, years you have been teaching, grades/subjects you have taught.) I am a daycare worker and I work with the infants, ages birth through 18 months.

Strengths

(Identify the areas of strength that emerged from your self-assessment. To what do you attribute your strength in this area?)

Growth Opportunities

(Identify the opportunities for growth that emerged from your self-assessment. Why do you think that these areas are weaker for you?)

Goal Statements

(Identify 3 observable, measurable goals that you have for your learning in this course. They must be related to the self-assessment, as those items are aligned to the course competencies.)

Goal Statement #1.

Goal Statement #2.

Goal Statement #3.

Planning for Improvement

(Explain what actions you will take to address each goal throughout this course.)

Actions to Address Goal #1.

Actions to Address Goal #2.

Actions to Address Goal #3.

Conclusion