A disposition is a propensity to think or act in a certain way: teachers are expected to be fair, honest, and a role model for all children.  National CAEP Accreditation guidelines require the collection of disposition data for all individuals completing a program at Muskingum University regardless of years of experience.  This Assessment of Professional Dispositions Level I is the assessment of the dispositions Muskingum University has determined to be essential for all education professionals. 

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* Candidate name for whom you are completing the assessment.

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* Please respond to the following dispositions  for the teacher candidate you listed above.

  Acceptable for a Novice Educator (3) Developing for a Novice Educator (2) Ineffective for a Novice Educator (1) Unacceptable for a Novice Educator (0)
1. Views children as unique persons and demonstrates an appreciation for human diversity, including English Language Learners (ELL) and students with exceptionalities.
2. Believes that every child can be successful and that it is the teacher’s responsibility to provide differentiated learning opportunities that promote success.
3. Is committed to creating learning environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all students.
4. Values the role that positive environments and school-wide environments have on the development of children.
5. Recognizes purposeful planning supports every child in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross- disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
6. Models Standard Formal English in speaking and writing to build standard communication skills to enrich the opportunities for learners.
7. Projects a professional attitude.
8. Projects a professional appearance.
9. Projects a professional behavior.
10. Understands the role of a teacher is to promote more equitable opportunities for learners and to advocate for students.
11. Recognizes the power of working cooperatively and collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administrators.
12. Demonstrate grit and persistence.

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