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Understanding Candidate Dispositions in Education: Evaluation and Application

Explore the significance of measuring candidate dispositions, the evaluation process, and its role in educational settings. Understand why institutions assess dispositions, access to data, reliability, and validity. Join a workshop to enhance understanding.

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Understanding Candidate Dispositions in Education: Evaluation and Application

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  1. Measuring DispositionsDr. Sallie Averitt Miller, Associate Dean Office for Assessment and AccreditationColumbus State University GaPSC Regional Assessment Workshops May 17, 2012, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.Paine College, Augusta, Georgia

  2. Workshop Participant Anticipation Guide • What are candidate dispositions? • What is the purpose of the disposition evaluation? • Why do institutions use a disposition evaluation? • Is the disposition evaluation a requirement? • Who has access to the data generated by the disposition evaluation? • How are the disposition data used? • Is the disposition evaluation reliable? Sample University Reports • Is the disposition evaluation valid?Sample University Reports Reference Workshop participant disposition evaluation!

  3. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 1 What are candidate dispositions? Group Participation University Examples --Interacts appropriately and positively with others. --Displays the ability to work with diverse individuals. … Professional Dispositions Professional attitudes, values, and beliefs demonstrated through both verbal and non-verbal behaviors as educators interact with students, families, colleagues, and communities. NCATE: http://www.ncate.org/Standards/NCATEUnitStandards/NCATEGlossary/tabid/477/Default.aspx

  4. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 2 Purpose for Assessing Dispositions To help ensure successful classroom instruction. The required Knowledge and Skills are essential, but do not guarantee successful classroom instruction. Research supports that a strong correlation exists between the teacher’s dispositions and the quality of his/her students’ learning.

  5. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 3 Why do institutions use disposition statements? Although teachers must have appropriate content knowledge, they must also have the requisite skills and professional dispositions to help all students learn.

  6. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 4 • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools–Major Field Assessments • Georgia Professional Standards Commission–Program Approval Annual Report • Aligned with the Unit’s Conceptual Framework • Online Fact Book • Assessment System Is the disposition evaluation a requirement?

  7. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 4 continued NCATE expects institutions to assess teacher candidate dispositions based on observable behavior in the classroom. Both NCATE and the states believe that dispositions are an essential element in teacher preparation and licensing standards.

  8. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 4 continued Disposition Evaluation Data Requirement Online Fact Book

  9. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 4 continued Disposition Evaluation Data Requirement Assessment System

  10. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 4 continued Disposition Evaluation Data Requirement Assessment System

  11. Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 5 & 6 Disposition Assessment Data Access and Use Who has access to the candidate disposition data? How are the data used? Major Field Assessment Reports National Reports State Reports Local / Internal Reports Fall Faculty Planning Retreat Online Fact Book Program Improvement Candidate Improvement [See next slide] Dean Department Chairs Program Coordinators Assessment Director Program Faculty NCATE Coordinator …

  12. Participant Anticipation Guide Question 6 continued Disposition Assessment Data Access and Use Candidate Improvement What action is taken if a student does not meet expectations on the disposition evaluation?

  13. Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 7 & 8 Reliability of an assessment tool does not warranty its validity.

  14. Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 7 & 8 continued

  15. Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 7 & 8 continued

  16. Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 7 & 8 continued Columbus State University –Dispositions Measure Review, share, and discuss your institution’s disposition evaluation. Is the assessment valid? Reliable?

  17. Reliable Valid Questions, Comments, Discussion ? ?

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