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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
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