Hi John:
Yes, the hoped for Ah-Ha moment.
Teachers can determine how their class and individual performance is going along by a variety of methods, not one size fits all. I think it depends on what we want to know (just like tests for students; they vary based on what we want assess).
By triangulation, we can look at student comments, peer review, and class observation by a supervisor. Together, these, along with self evaluation should provide enough clarity to determine what strategies and activities are working, and where improvement could be made. Over time, with appropriate response to feedback, we reach a point where we are valuable assets to our students and employers.
Regards, Barry