To get an idea of how you can more effectively help students increase their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective, complete the following self-assessment on meeting student learning needs. Next, use your self-assessment data to develop action plans to meet student learning needs more effectively.

Rate each statement below. Use the following scale:
5: Consistently • 4: Usually • 3: OK • 2: Sort of • 1: Rarely

Self-Assessment for Teachers

1. I know what my students’ learning needs are regarding understanding and using a Biblical perspective.
   
2. I grade my Biblical perspective assessments.
   
3. Before assigning a Biblical perspective assessment, I show students samples of what applying a Biblical perspective looks like.
   
4. I teach students a Biblical perspective of what they are studying.
   
5. I explain how a Biblical perspective impacts my choice of course content and instructional strategies.
   
6. I use engaging instructional strategies when helping students to understand and apply a Biblical perspective.
   
7. I teach students the vocabulary words they need to in order to understand and apply a Biblical perspective.
   
8. I encourage students to think through my Biblical perspective questions for themselves.
   
9. I give time in class for students to reflect on how a Biblical perspective applies to what they are studying and to their lives.
   
10. I give students repeated practice in applying a Biblical perspective.
    
11. I meet student learning needs regarding understanding and applying a Biblical perspective.
    
12. I am committed to meeting student learning needs in order to help students increase their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective.

Self-Assessment for Principals

1. Teachers know what our students’ learning needs are regarding understanding and using a Biblical perspective.
   
2. Teachers grade Biblical perspective assessments.
   
3. Before assigning a Biblical perspective assessment, teachers show students samples of what applying a Biblical perspective looks like.
   
4. Teachers use engaging instructional strategies when helping students to understand and apply a Biblical perspective.
   
5. Teachers give time in class for students to reflect on how a Biblical perspective applies to what they are studying and to their lives.
   
6. Teachers give students repeated practice in applying a Biblical perspective.
   
7. Teachers meet students’ learning needs regarding understanding and applying a Biblical perspective.
   
8. I am committed to having teachers meet student learning needs in order to help students increase their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective.