Professional Dispositions Statement Assessment 1

Professional Dispositions Statement Assessment

Allison Beatty

Grand Canyon University: ECH-480

February 11, 18
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There are several dispositions that I believe all effective professional educators should

display. I believe an educator should display professional ethics. This includes being organized,

dressing appropriate, and punctuality. I want to show my students that I am a positive role model

that always has a positive attitude, respects others, and shows compassion and honesty. I will

have student confidentiality and ensure that my student’s information is kept private under

appropriate terms. I believe an educator should be team player. Collaboration with other teachers,

families, and the community will enhance the variety of resources available and as an educator;

we need to utilize all the resources we can get. Diversity is another disposition that I value in my

classroom. Recognizing our students by their experiences, values, and culture can bring a wide

range of knowledge into the classroom. I understand that we have to provide equal opportunities

for all students. Finally, I believe in self-reflection. I believe it is important for teachers to be

honest with their work and accept the good with the bad. Not every lesson is going to be great

and even the great lessons could use adjustments. Constructive criticism is going to ensure that

you become a better version of yourself.

On my self-assessment, I scored myself with mainly fives with some fours and one three.

My assessment supports my disposition statement but made me realize that there are some areas

that I could add some perfection to. For example, my one three was on a block about patience.

One of my goals as I work with pre-school is to work on my patience. I find it is challenging to

be patient with children who are four and I aspire to make myself better. Other than that, I do

believe that I uphold and strongly agree with the professional dispositions.

In my placement, I have to particular students who have behavior issues. One child can

not control it and the other knows how, just chooses to test his teachers. I am learning how to be

patient with all students because I realized that there are going to be students who willingly test
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you. For example, during my circle time the other day, the student who likes to push buttons

decided to do so. He was fiddling with items he shouldn’t of had, talking, and not paying

attention after several indirect attempts to quiet him. I do not believe in embarrassing students by

calling them out when they are being disruptive. The student decided to say a not so nice phrase

to me in front of the class, and I chose to ignore it and continue circle time. The phrase was not

something that needed direct discipline which is why I chose to cater to my students who where

listening. It would have been easier for me to stop what I was doing, pull him out of circle, and

address the situation but I felt that doing so would take away from the other students. As I grow

as an educator, I want to learn and continue to practice my patience.

Steps I will do to ensure that I focus on this one particular goal are to think, breathe, and

react. I believe it is important to stop and think about the situation and how you want to address

it, breathe before speaking, then react based on appropriate rationale. I have to remember that

these children are only four and most four year olds have little attention spans. I will start taking

better notes on my students. For example, finding what makes them tick, learning to read their

cues, take them out of situations, and overall get to know them on a deeper level.
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Professional Dispositions Assessment

Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement listed below using
the response scale of 1-5. Use this assessment to inform your Professional
Dispositions Statement.
1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly
Agree

Professional Dispositions Criteria 1 2 3 4 5

I believe a teacher must use a variety of instructional
5
strategies to optimize student learning.
I understand that students learn in many different ways. 5
I demonstrate qualities of humor, empathy, and warmth. 4
I am a thoughtful and responsive listener. 5
I assume responsibility when working with others. 4
I believe that all students can learn. 5
I believe it is important to involve all students in learning. 5
I believe the classroom environment a teacher creates
5
greatly affects students' learning and development.
I view teaching as an important profession. 5
I understand that teachers’ expectations affect student
4
learning.
I view teaching as a collaborative effort among educators. 5
I understand that students have certain needs that must be
5
met before learning can take place.
I am sensitive to student differences. 5
I communicate caring, concern, and a willingness to
5
become involved with others.
I am punctual and reliable in my attendance. 5
I maintain a professional appearance. 5
I believe it is my job to create a learning environment
conducive to the development of students’ self- 5
confidence and competence.
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I respect the cultures of all students and am sensitive to

4
cultural norms.
I honor my commitments. 5
I treat students with dignity and respect at all times. 5
I am willing to receive feedback and assessment of my
5
teaching.
I am patient when working with students. 3
I am open to adjusting and revising my plans to meet
4
student needs.
I communicate in ways that demonstrate respect for the
4
feelings, ideas, and contributions of others.
I believe it is important to learn about students and their
5
communities.