Student Self-Survey
Disposition: The definition of disposition is defined as the Òvalues, commitments and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities and affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educatorÕs own professional growth. Ò Dispositions are guided by beliefs and attitudes related to values such as caring, fairness, honesty, responsibility, and social justice. (NCATE)
Assess your own disposition in each of the following categories by placing a check in the appropriate box with 1 reflecting, ÒI know nothing about thisÓ and 5 reflecting, ÒI understand this well and routinely demonstrate this qualityÓ.
1) Professional Dispositions
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Sees self as committed to reflective practice. (#9)
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Sees self as potential teacher leader and an advocate for change within the school setting. |
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Sees self as role model and possible mentor for children and youth. |
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Sees teaching as a vocation as opposed to a job.
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Sees technology as useful to role of teacher and sees self as able to learn to use technology in practice. |
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2) Personal dispositions within and beyond school
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Values being kind and compassionate toward students and colleagues. |
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Values being prepared to teach, values long term and short term planning (#7). |
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Values being ethical in practice and everyday behavior.
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Values being thoughtful and responsive listener (#6).
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Maintains an optimistic and hopeful approach to life.
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Values service to school and community.
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Assess your own disposition in each of the following categories by placing a check in the appropriate box with 1 reflecting, ÒI know nothing about thisÓ and 5 reflecting, ÒI understand this well and routinely demonstrate this qualityÓ.
3) Dispositions towards colleagues and community
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Demonstrates characteristics of open-mindedness and flexibility. (#3) |
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Shows respect, care and concern for all involved in the enterprise, including students, colleagues, families and the larger community. (#3) |
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Willingly collaborates with students, colleagues, family, and larger community. (#10) |
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Willingly seeks help and see self as connected to a range of resources that help him/her work with all children. (#7, #9, #10) |
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Appreciates the cultural dimensions of communication and seeks to foster culturally sensitive communication by and among all students in the class. (#6) |
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4) Dispositions towards children and youth
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Values the learning needs of children when teaching content. (#5) |
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Understands the importance of student motivation to learn. (#5) |
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Shows concern about all aspects of a childÕs well being (cognitive, emotional social, and physical). (#10) |
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Believes that all students can learn and be successful. (#3) |
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Affirms and celebrates the diversity of all students. (#2, #3) |
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Sees the importance of building relationships with all students. (#5) |
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Assess your own disposition in each of the following categories by placing a check in the appropriate box with 1 reflecting, ÒI know nothing about thisÓ and 5 reflecting, ÒI understand this well and routinely demonstrate this qualityÓ.
5) Dispositions towards knowledge and learning
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Values critical thinking and self- directed learning as a lifelong process. (#1, #9) |
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Values being knowledgeable in content and pedagogy.
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Values the development of studentsÕ critical thinking and independent problem solving. (#4) |
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Disposed to use studentsÕ strengths as a basis for growth, and their errors as an opportunity for learning, (#2) |
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Values and encourages many modes of communication in the classroom. (#6) |
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Values assessment as a means to identify student strengths, promotes growth, and guide instruction. (#8) |
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Values student collaboration in support of learning. (#5)
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