Disposition Self-Assessment

1. Displays a sense of Social responsibility and the belief that all students can learn

Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Goodness (Gal 5:22,23)

· Demonstrates the belief that all students can learn

· Demonstrates a sense of fairness, justice, and equity for all students

· Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all diverse learners

· Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to human needs

· Provides opportunities and motivation for all students to learn

2. Demonstrates Commitment and Work ethic

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness, Longsuffering (Gal 5:22,23)

· Follows through on commitments

• Takes responsibilities seriously

· Completes assigned tasks on time

• Attends class, field experiences, meetings, etc. consistently and promptly

• Shows the self-discipline and work ethic essential to be planned, prepared, and organized for successful instruction and learning to occur.

· Demonstrates a persevering commitment to each student’s learning success.

· Demonstrates initiative in participating in professional development opportunities.

3. Demonstrates Reflective practice

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness (Gal 5:22,23)

• Considers thoughtfully educational matters and the practice of teaching

• Makes choices after pondering ideas and experiences

• Learns from journaling and discussions with colleagues

· Utilizes data to make informed decisions

4. Displays personal Integrity

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness (Gal 5:22,23)

· Models exemplary citizenship through moral leadership

· Acts in an ethical and moral manner

• Values honesty inside and outside of the classroom

• Demonstrates trustworthiness

· Abides by a professional code of ethics; maintains confidentiality and discretion.

5. Displays Professionalism in behavior and actions

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness, Meekness, Temperance (Gal 5:22,23)

· Respects authority, colleagues, students, and others

· Accepts constructive feedback in a respectful, appropriate manner.

· Demonstrates appropriate behavior; possesses patience, self control, and flexibility when obstacles or difficult situations occur.

· Effectively manages personal emotions and feelings and reacts reasonably to situations.

· Adheres to proper, formulated chains of command / expresses a grievance in a dignified, temperate manner

· Acts confidently and maturely.

· Is prompt and responsible in attendance for class, field experiences, meetings, etc.

· Dresses in a dignified, modest manner that adheres to the dress code of the Host School.

· Effectively uses the English language in speech and writing

· Maintains enthusiasm and passion for the teaching profession.

· Cooperatively collaborates with administrators and colleagues to form learning communities.

· Views learning as a life-long activity.