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Humber Faculty Attributes
Self-Reflection Tool (Draft Pilot Version)

What Faculty Attribute Self-Reflection Tool Is | Why Use It | How To Use It | Self-Assessment Questionnaire | Share Your Feedback

What is the Faculty Attributes Self-Reflection Tool?

The Faculty Attributes Self-Reflection tool is designed for Humber faculty who wish to reflect on their teaching practices across four key faculty attributes. The self-reflection prompts are intended to help you consider which attributes are most relevant to your context, what teaching and professional actions you are currently taking, and where you want to professionally develop and grow. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers, only an honest snapshot of your current practice.

Purpose of the Faculty Attributes Self-Reflection Tool

This tool offers a meaningful opportunity for you to pause and reflect on your growth as a Humber educator. By revisiting it over time, you can track how your goals, perspectives, and practices evolve. Your responses can help you recognize areas of strength, identify new directions for development, and articulate your professional journey with greater clarity. Engaging in this reflective process can also enrich other formative reflections and support intentional, values-based growth.

Using the Faculty Attributes Self-Reflection tool can help you deepen your professional growth as a Humber educator. By completing the self-reflection questions and reviewing your responses, you will be able to:

  1. Recognize, articulate and celebrate your strengths
  2. Identify areas for growth and set meaningful professional learning goals
  3. Align your teaching practices with Humber’s core values and attributes to ensure your work reflects the principles that guide our learning community

We encourage you to return to the self-reflection process periodically. As your experiences, goals, and perspectives evolve, taking time to reflect on your role as a faculty member can offer fresh insights into your professional growth. Revisiting your earlier reflections allows you to recognize progress, refine your goals, and stay aligned with your values and aspirations as a Humber educator.

How to Use the Self-Reflection Tool

  1. Complete the questionnaire. Read each statement carefully and choose the response that best reflects your current practice.
  2. Review results. Once you submit your responses, take time to review your results. Look for patterns that highlight your strengths and areas where you may want to grow.
  3. Reflect and plan forward. Use your results and the reflection prompts to deepen your understanding of your professional journey. Identify clear, actionable goals that support your continued growth and development.
  4. Optional suggestion: Save your results: You can download your responses to revisit them later or include them in other reflective practices.

Privacy Notice: Your responses are for your personal use only; the tool does not save your data. You are welcome to record your results in any way that is most useful to you.

Self-Reflection Questionnaire

Innovative Educators

Innovative Educators are the architects of transformative learning experiences. They combine pedagogical knowledge with a commitment to inclusivity, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. Faculty expertise extends beyond subject matter understanding to encompass the full spectrum of teaching and learning practice.
I use teaching strategies that are proven and up to date.
I design courses that are current and relevant.
I use different methods to assess student learning.
I provide timely and helpful feedback to students.
I create learning environments that are accessible and inclusive.
I reflect on my teaching and seek feedback to improve.

Industry Experts

Industry Experts are faculty who maintain strong, current connections to their professional fields. At Humber, they serve as bridges between the polytechnic and the workplace, ensuring that what students learn is relevant, up-to-date, reflective of real-world practices and standards, and future-focused.
I stay current with trends and advancements in my field.
I bring real-world examples into my teaching.
I design activities that reflect professional practice.
I build partnerships that connect students to industry.
I update course content to match industry standards.

Mentors & Coaches

Mentors & Coaches at Humber support students’ holistic development, guiding them not only in academic achievement but also in personal, professional, and social growth. They also mentor peers, contributing to a culture of collegiality and continuous improvement, and offer personalized guidance to students.
I help students build technical and transferable skills.
I model professional and ethical behaviour.
I involve students in shaping their learning experience.
I encourage students and colleagues to give and receive feedback.

Digital Navigators

Digital Navigators are faculty who intentionally and skillfully integrate educational technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. They are proactive and reflective in adopting digital tools, ensuring that technology meaningfully supports student engagement, accessibility, learning, and overall academic success. They evaluate the impact of digital tools and continuously adapt their approaches based on student needs and feedback.
I use educational technology confidently in my teaching.
I help students use digital tools effectively.
I choose digital tools that support learning outcomes.
I stay informed about new technologies in education.
I share digital best practices with colleagues.

Your Self-Reflection Results

Reflection and next steps

In addition to the survey, jot down your responses to the questions below.

Which attribute do you feel most confident in?

Where do you see the greatest opportunity for growth?

What is one step you can take to further develop your practice in any of these areas?

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