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

X
strategies to optimize student learning.
I understand that students learn in many different ways . X

I demonstrate qualities of humor, empathy, and warmth. X

I am a thoughtful and responsive listener. X

I assume responsibility when working with others. X

I believe that all students can learn. X

I believe it is important to involve all students in

X
learning.

I believe the classroom environment a teacher creates

X
greatly affects students' learning and development.

I view teaching as an important profession. X

I understand that teachers’ expectations affect student

X
learning.

I view teaching as a collaborative effort among educators. X

I understand that students have certain needs that must be

X
met before learning can take place.

I am sensitive to student differences. X

I communicate caring, concern, and a willingness to

X
become involved with others.

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I am punctual and reliable in my attendance. X

I maintain a professional appearance. X

I believe it is my job to create a learning environment

conducive to the development of students’ self- X
confidence and competence.

I respect the cultures of all students and am sensitive to

X
cultural norms.

I honor my commitments. X

I treat students with dignity and respect at all times. X

I am willing to receive feedback and assessment of my

X
teaching.

I am patient when working with students. X

I am open to adjusting and revising my plans to meet

X
student needs.

I communicate in ways that demonstrate respect for the

X
feelings, ideas, and contributions of others.

I believe it is important to learn about students and their

X
communities.

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 PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITION STATEMENT

I believe every student can learn in their own unique way. I will respect the needs of my
students and bring innovative techniques to show empathy and understanding for diverse
needs in academics and other aspects of classroom management. This statement
encompasses my thoughts as a future educator and the hopes for my classroom. I have a strong
belief that every student can learn, but also that every student cannot learn the same. Techniques
need to be tried and changed for students depending on their needs within the classroom.
After reviewing my self-assessment. I believe it agrees with and supports my professional
dispositions statement. I strongly believe a variety of instructional strategies will optimize
student learning. I also strongly respect all culture and cultural norms within the classroom.
These cultural norms can be in a students family life and religious. Understanding where a
student comes from in relation to holidays can help them feel more comfortable during these
seasons within the classroom. By not forcing one holiday on students and making sure that if
information is shared, information about multiple holidays is shared so all students feel included.
In my specific program of study, I think my professional disposition for patience has
grown. There are students in my classroom who I have certain expectations for but there are
times I have to remind myself that I need patience to allow students to meet these expectations.
Students are not always feeling 100% and I need to be certain to tune into these changes in their
behaviors during daily activities to try and understand why they may not be performing to their
normal accomplishments each day. To make changes to my professional dispositions and
improvements, I will use each day to start an observation of my students and brief interactions.
This will give me a better idea as to where they are that morning and who may need a little
guidance.

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