Rockford College Teacher Education Program Dispositions “Empowered Minds Learning Together”

1. 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

2. Rockford College Teacher Education ProgramDispositions“Empowered Minds Learning Together” Professor Barbara Swanson, Chair Education Department 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 815.226.4097 BSwanson@rockford.edu

3. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education(NCATE)defines DISPOSITIONS as Values Commitments Professional Ethics

4. 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

5. Unit Dispositions are based upon “Empowered Minds Learning Together”

6. Dispositions

7. Disposition 1 COMMITTED Candidates display enthusiasm and maintain a positive attitude towards teaching, assignments, students, and the teaching profession.

8. Disposition 2 RESPONSIBLE Candidates accept responsibility for their own actions, along with the responsibility to provide a positive learning environment for all students.

9. Disposition 3 SCHOLARLY Candidates demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject matter, seek information, and engage in discussions about the discipline.

10. Dispositions

11. Disposition 4 PROFESSIONAL Candidates understand education as a profession, demonstrate standards of professional conduct, and are dedicated to improving student learning and well-being.

12. Disposition 5 RESPECTFUL Candidates understand and show respect and appreciation for the diverse perspectives of all learners and constituencies.

13. Disposition 6 COLLABORATIVE Candidates demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in the professional setting with multiple constituencies and actively participate in group projects.

14. Dispositions

15. Disposition 7 ETHICAL Candidates model ethical behavior in professional practice by demonstrating personal and academic integrity guided by ethical principles.

16. Disposition 8 REFLECTIVE 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.

17. Dispositions“Empowered Minds Learning Together” • Committed • Responsible • Scholarly • Professional • Respectful • Collaborative • Ethical • Reflective

18. Assessment of Dispositions “Empowered Minds Learning Together”

19. Additional Dispositional Review Checkpoint“Empowered Minds Learning Together” Anytime based upon concerns of faculty and the need for documentation of those concerns

21. 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