Teacher Self-Assessment Tool

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Global Competency: Adapting the Asia Society Framework as a Teacher Self-Reflection Tool

Step 1: Review the four domains of Global Competency. These are geared towards students and we will later convert them into teacher reflection questions. 

1. Investigate the World: In this stage, students should ask questions beyond their immediate environment. This is where the concept of the UNcontained classroom was built from. We break down the limited views that are contained inside the 4 walls of our classroom or the invisible walls of our immediate community and OPEN our minds to inquire about the world around us.

2. Recognize Perspectives: At this stage, we simply ask students to understand diverse worldviews.

3. Communicate Ideas: This is the stage where we begin to ask students to combine what they’ve learned through investigating the world and the many perspectives discovered and use their voice to communicate effectively across cultures and heavy-hitting topics.

4. Take Action: In this stage, students can combine what they’ve learned and apply it to real-world situations where they are change-makers in their communities. For the most part, these action steps should focus on sustainability, equity and civic engagement.

Step 2: Convert student indicators into teacher reflection questions.

Asia Society Domain	Student Indicator	Teacher Reflection Question
Investigate the World	Students investigate global issues	How often do I design lessons that connect local topics to global issues?
Recognize Perspectives	Students analyze multiple viewpoints	How intentionally do I incorporate diverse cultural perspectives into instruction?
Communicate Ideas	Students communicate across cultures	Do I create opportunities for intercultural collaboration or authentic communication?
Take Action	Students apply learning to real-world action	How often do I encourage students to apply learning to community or global challenges?

Step 3: Rate yourself

Use the rating scale below to score yourself on each of the reflection questions. You should look at each indicator separately so you know where to focus your attention. For example, if you score a 1 in Take Action, that would be an opportunity for growth.

1: Rarely

2: Sometimes

3: Frequently

4: Consistently and intentionally 

Score	Reflection Statement
	I design lessons that connect local topics to global issues.
	I intentionally incorporate diverse cultural perspectives into instruction.
	I create opportunities for intercultural communication or authentic communication.
	I encourage students to apply learning to community or global challenges.

What your scores mean in terms of Global Competency:

1: Emerging - this is an area where there is the largest opportunity for growth.

2: Developing - you are somewhat familiar with the indicator but may still need clarification on some aspects.

3: Proficient: Go you! You already know what you are doing here!

4: Highly Globally Competent: This is your time to shine! Have you thought about leading a local PD? Applying for the Global Teachers exchange program? Because you should. 

Step 4: Post-Assessment Questions to Ponder.

After rating yourself in each of the four domains of global competency, take a moment to reflect on these questions below. 

1. What barriers prevent you from incorporating global learning strategies? 

2. Which domain is your greatest strength? What has contributed to your strength in this area?

3. Which domains need the most growth? What resources do you need in order to foster that growth? 

4. How has your understanding of global competency changed? What areas still confuse you?

Click here for a link to a Google Doc of this assessment tool.