Rockford College Teacher Education Program

Dispositions“Empowered Minds Learning Together”

5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 l 815.226.4097 l www.rockford.edu

Rockford College Teacher Education Program

Dispositions“Empowered Minds Learning Together”

Professor Barbara Swanson, ChairEducation Department

5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108815.226.4097

BSwanson@rockford.edu

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

defines DISPOSITIONS as

Values

Commitments

Professional Ethics

Dispositions: NCATE

“The values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and

communities and affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educator’s own professional growth. Dispositions are guided by beliefs and attitudes

related to values such as caring, fairness, honesty, responsibility, and social justice. For example, they might

include a belief that all students can learn, a vision of high and challenging standards, or a commitment to a safe and

supportive learning environment.”

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS for the Accreditation of Schools, Colleges, and Departments of Education 2006 EDITION

Unit Dispositions are based upon “Empowered Minds Learning Together”

Rockford College Vision Statement

3 Principles

Practical Education Civic Engagement Agile & AccountableInstitutions

Dispositions

First Principle:Practical Education

Disposition 1

COMMITTED

Disposition 2

RESPONSIBLE

Disposition 3

SCHOLARLY

Disposition 1

COMMITTED

Candidates display enthusiasm and maintain a positive attitude towards teaching, assignments, students, and the teaching profession.

Candidates accept responsibility for their own actions, along with the responsibility to provide a positive learning environment for all students.

Disposition 2

RESPONSIBLE

Candidates demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject matter, seek information, and engage in discussions about the discipline.

Disposition 3

SCHOLARLY

Dispositions

Second Principle: Civic Engagement

Disposition 4

PROFESSIONAL

Disposition 5

RESPECTFUL

Disposition 6

COLLABORATIVE

Candidates understand education as a profession, demonstrate standards of professional conduct, and are dedicated to improving student learning and well-being.

Disposition 4

PROFESSIONAL

Candidates understand and show respect and appreciation for the diverse perspectives of all learners and constituencies.

Disposition 5

RESPECTFUL

Candidates demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in the professional setting with multiple constituencies and actively participate in group projects.

Disposition 6

COLLABORATIVE

Dispositions

Third Principle: Agile & Accountable

Institutions

Disposition 7

ETHICAL

Disposition 8

REFLECTIVE

Candidates model ethical behavior in professional practice by demonstrating personal and academic integrity guided by ethical principles.

Disposition 7

ETHICAL

Candidates engage in personal and professional reflection upon teaching and self-assessment, using reflective feedback to positively impact teaching and student learning, as lifelong learners.

Disposition 8

REFLECTIVE

Dispositions“Empowered Minds Learning Together”

1. Committed2. Responsible3. Scholarly4. Professional5. Respectful6. Collaborative7. Ethical8. Reflective

Assessment of Dispositions “Empowered Minds Learning Together”

Dispositional Review

Field Experience :*Candidate

Self-Assessment*Cooperating Teacher

Final Evaluation

Admission toStudent Teaching

*Education Dept.Review

Student TeachingCompletion:

*Cooperating Teacher& College Supervisor

Final Evaluations

Additional Dispositional Review

Checkpoint

“Empowered Minds Learning Together”

Anytime

based upon concerns of faculty

and the need for documentation

of those concerns

Rockford College Teacher Education Program

Dispositions“Empowered Minds Learning Together”

5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 l 815.226.4097 l www.rockford.edu