Disposition

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS

Student Name: Darlene Grayson Professor/Instructor: Dr. Jessika Jones Date: 01/16/2022

Purpose: To ensure the adherence to the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics (MCoE), university, and district policies which support the habits of professional action and ethical commitments that underlie an educator’s performance (attitude and behavior)

Administration: This instrument is administered at least three times: Domains I and II during pre-candidacy by instructor, and Domains I, II, and III during candidacy by clinical educators (EPP- and/or P-12-school-based one formative and one summative)

Success Indicator: Items rated at the “Meets Standard” level represent successful teaching practice by the candidate. Anything below “Meets Standard” can be seen as an area in need of improvement.

DOMAIN I. PROFESSIONALISM & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY DISPOSITIONS Unacceptable

0 Needs Improvement

1 Meets Standard

2 Exceeds Standard

3 1. The teacher candidate exhibits professional teacher behaviors concerning confidential information and obeys privacy laws. (MCoE 9) (3)

The teacher candidate reveals confidential information concerning students and/or colleagues. (3)

The teacher candidate unknowingly reveals confidential information concerning students and/or colleagues. (3)

The teacher candidate exhibits professional teacher behaviors concerning confidential information and obeys privacy laws. (3)

The teacher candidate exemplifies professional behaviors by never revealing confidential information concerning colleagues and/or students unless the law requires disclosure. (2)

2. The teacher candidate exhibits professional behaviors that demonstrate maturity and sound judgment in all interactions with peers, university P-12

The teacher candidate exercises unethical conduct with colleague(s). {This could include, but is not limited to revealing confidential information, making

The teacher candidate lacks maturity or sound judgment that results in one or more interactions with colleagues.

(3)

The teacher candidate exhibits professional behaviors that demonstrate maturity and sound judgment in all interactions with peers, university P-12 personnel, and parents.

The teacher candidate exhibits professional behaviors that demonstrate poise, maturity, and sound judgment in all interactions with colleagues and works to

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS

Student Name: Darlene Grayson Professor/Instructor: Dr. Jessika Jones Date: 01/16/2022

personnel, and parents. (MCoE 5)

(3)

false statements about a colleague and/or the school system, discriminating against a colleague, using coercive means, and promising of special treatment in order to influence professional decisions of colleagues.}

(3)

(3) build consensus in the workplace.

(3)

3. The teacher candidate exhibits professional behaviors by following school policy by demonstrating maturity, and sound judgement concerning alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and any form of social media. (MCoE 6) (3)

The teacher candidate fails to exemplify sound judgement and is found under the influence of, possessing, or consuming, alcoholic beverages, drugs, and/or tobacco while on school premises or at a school-related activity involving students.

(3)

The teacher candidate demonstrates a lack of professionalism to the sensitivity of the dangers of the use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco as represented on school premises, at school activities, or through any forms of social media.

(3)

The teacher candidate exhibits professional behaviors by following school policy by demonstrating maturity, and sound judgement concerning alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and any form of social media.

(3)

As teachable moments arise or in planned instruction, the teacher candidate reinforces following school policy by demonstrating maturity, and sound judgement concerning alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and any form of social media.

(3)

DOMAIN II. CHARACTER DISPOSITIONS Unacceptable Needs Improvement Meets Standard Exceeds Standard

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS

Student Name: Darlene Grayson Professor/Instructor: Dr. Jessika Jones Date: 01/16/2022

0 1 2 3 4. The teacher candidate exemplifies honesty and integrity by modeling professional behavior with all stakeholders (honesty, tact, and fairness). (MCoE 2)

(3)

The teacher candidate does not exemplify honesty and integrity with all stakeholders in the course of professional practice and/or knowingly engages in deceptive practices regarding official policies and procedures.

(3)

The teacher candidate demonstrates an effort toward honesty and integrity with all stakeholders in the course of professional practice but lacks understanding of official policies and procedures.

(3)

The teacher candidate exemplifies honesty and integrity with all stakeholders in the course of professional practice and does not knowingly engage in deceptive practices regarding official policies and procedures.

(3)

The teacher candidate exemplifies honesty and integrity with all stakeholders in the course of professional practice, does not knowingly engage in deceptive practices regarding official policies, and encourages students to act with honesty and integrity while abiding by school policy and procedures.

5. The teacher candidate accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner. (MCoE 1)

(2)

The teacher candidate is non-receptive and/or rebuffs constructive criticism.

(2)

The teacher candidate listens to constructive criticism, but disagrees with various comments, feedback, suggestions, and recommendations.

(3)

The teacher candidate accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.

(3)

In addition to accepting constructive criticism in a positive manner, the teacher candidate initiates self-reflection and involvement in professional development activities to promote personal professional growth.

(2)

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS

Student Name: Darlene Grayson Professor/Instructor: Dr. Jessika Jones Date: 01/16/2022

DOMAIN III. CLINICAL/FIELD EXPERIENCES DISPOSITIONS TO BE COMPLETED DURING STUDENT TEACHING Unacceptable

0 Needs Improvement

1 Meets Standard

2 Exceeds Standard

3 6. The teacher candidate provides fair and equitable opportunities for all P-12 students in a nondiscriminatory manner. (MCoE 4)

The teacher candidate shows bias against certain students or groups of students based on race, gender, national origin, religion, or disability.

The teacher candidate plans narrow, one-size-fits-all, instruction and makes little or no attempt to learn about students’ prior knowledge, learning preferences, or interests and needs.

The teacher candidate provides fair and equitable opportunities for all P-12 students in a nondiscriminatory manner by nurturing the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of all students.

The teacher candidate provides fair and equitable opportunities for all P-12 students in a nondiscriminatory manner and intentionally establishes a culture of fairness and equity for all P-12 students.

7. The teacher candidate maintains a professional relationship with all students both inside and outside the classroom. (MCoE 4)

The teacher candidate exercises poor judgment when dealing with student(s). Inappropriate actions and/or body language, speech, and/or

The teacher candidate exhibits inappropriate speech, electronic communication, and/or actions that result/may result in a student feeling unsafe,

The teacher candidate maintains a professional relationship with all students both inside and outside the classroom.

The teacher candidate exemplifies professional behaviors that demonstrate maturity and sound judgment in all interactions with students and encourages

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS

Student Name: Darlene Grayson Professor/Instructor: Dr. Jessika Jones Date: 01/16/2022

electronic communications result in a student being unsafe, endangered, threatened, or harassed.

endangered, threatened, or harassed.

students at every opportunity to treat each other with respect.

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS

Student Name: Darlene Grayson Professor/Instructor: Dr. Jessika Jones Date: 01/16/2022