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.

Reflection:
Your personal professional disposition statement.
I believe that my career as an educator should educate, empower, and uplift the next generation
of young minds. I desire to create an environment where my students feel seen and heard and are
willing to take risks in the classroom. I most importantly strive for my actions and words to be a
reflection the love of Christ through my teaching.
How your self-assessment supports your professional dispositions statement.
The values and expectations I have for myself, as stated in my professional dispositions
statement, align directly with my self-assessment. I strongly agreed with most of the statements
because they reflected my outlook on what a supportive teacher should provide for their students
and team.
Reflects on how you have grown in your professional dispositions throughout your
program of study, supported by specific examples.

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The past year and a half I have had the opportunity to substitute for K-8th grade classrooms. With
this experience, I have had immense learning and growing moments which have prepared me for
my teaching career. One of the biggest areas I have grown in, is with my classroom management.
I have learned that it is extremely important to keep a boundary with students in order to
maintain respect. Being a young sub, it is easy for students to think I am merely their friend or
won’t care what they do, when in reality I still have expectations for them. This has made me
realize it is okay to be strict when needed, and building respect and trust from students may come
with time.
Discuss the connection between professional dispositions and the Model Code of Ethics.
I believe that the Model Code of Ethics and my professional disposition statement both
share the desire I have to commit and be responsible for my students and team.
Steps you will take to improve where necessary.
I anticipate to endure challenges with my classroom management throughout my student
teaching experience. I plan to communicate with my mentor to gain insight on how she would
handle certain situations. Along with the management system my mentor has, I also plan to
implement positive reinforcement to improve student behavior.

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