Professional Dispositions Assessment

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-confidence X
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.

As an educator, I believe that every student should learn in a way that is best for them. I
recognize that not every student learns the same way. I commit to creating a classroom that is
supportive to each child by researching and using different learning styles in my lessons in order
to reach many different students in my classroom. I also commit to getting to know each student
so I will have an understanding of who they are and how they learn.
In my self-assessment I clicked that I strongly agree to the statement of I understand that
students learn in many different ways. This goes right along with my professional disposition.
Not all students learn the same way, they have different learning styles. Also, as an educator I
need to be patent when working with the students. They do not all learn/understand right away.
Some students must work harder to understand while some students get it from the very
beginning.
I have grown so much in my professional disposition throughout my program of studies. I
have learned about the many different learning styles and how to teach in ways that each student
might understand. For an example, one way to help visual and auditory learners understand the

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directions, is by having the directions written out for the students to see/read on their own. The
teacher should also read the directions out loud so the auditory learns will also understand.
Professional dispositions and the Model Code of Ethics are similar. “Dispositions are the
values, commitments and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families,
colleagues and communities and that affect student learning and achievement, motivation and
development, as well as the educator’s own professional growth. If sincerely held, dispositions
should lead to actions and patterns of professional conduct” (Professional Dispositions of
Learners). The model code of ethics states responsibilities for educators. It states the
responsibilities to the profession, for professional competence, to students, the school
community, and the responsibility for ethical use of technology.
In order to improve my professional disposition, I will get to know my students. When I
know who they are I will have a better understanding of how they learn. Once I know their
learning styles, I can start to incorporate it into my lessons. I will also complete research on
learning styles if I need to find a different way to teach a student in order for them to better
understand.
Professional Dispositions of Learners. Retrieved from:
https://students.gcu.edu/Documents/15GCU0264-COEProDisposition-120115_v1.pdf

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