5 Pillars of Blended Learning Self Assessment

Pillar 1: Assessment & DDI (Data Driven Instruction)  

Teachers and instructional leaders utilize a systematic approach to assessment and data informed teaching to design and deliver instruction based on students’ specific learning needs, monitor student learning and provide feedback to students.

• 0= no implementation/ not present,

• 1= beginning implementation,

• 2= developing implementation,

• 3= proficient implementation,

• 4= exemplary implementation  

Pillar 2: Personalized Instruction

Students are offered a variety of learning opportunities to master standards according to differentiated learning objectives dependent on students’ level of mastery, and frequently receive individual feedback about their progress.

• 0= no implementation/ not present,

• 1= beginning implementation,

• 2= developing implementation,

• 3= proficient implementation,

• 4= exemplary implementation  

Pillar 3: Student Agency

Refers to the level of control, autonomy, and power that a student experiences in an educational situation. It can be manifested through goal setting and feedback cycles, input in assessment and instruction decisions and opportunities for advocacy.

• 0= no implementation/ not present,

• 1= beginning implementation,

• 2= developing implementation,

• 3= proficient implementation,

• 4= exemplary implementation  

Pillar 4: Relationships

Students develop positive, collaborative relationships with teachers, other adults/mentors and peers which are focused on high expectations for academic and personal growth

• 0= no implementation/ not present,

• 1= beginning implementation,

• 2= developing implementation,

• 3= proficient implementation,

• 4= exemplary implementation  

Pillar 5: Rigor

Students engage in the work of the lesson, think critically and do heavy lifting on content that is grade-level, college-ready or student appropriate, and continually practice and receive feedback until mastery is demonstrated.

• 0= no implementation/ not present,

• 1= beginning implementation,

• 2= developing implementation,

• 3= proficient implementation,

• 4= exemplary implementation