Dispositions are the foundation for human behavior. Successful teachers must be thoroughly grounded within their dispositions. Highly effective educators continually develop themselves personally and professionally throughout their careers.
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Name: Course: Date: Instructor: What Makes a Great Teacher? Directions: Understanding the College of Education’s Professional Dispositions Learners, The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification’s Model Code of Ethics, and the skills traits and attributes of effective teachers is paramount in your future career in education. To do this please complete parts 1, 2, and 3. Each question should be responded to in 50-75 words. Part 1: The College of Education’s Professional Dispositions of Learners Directions: Access the College of Education’s Professional Dispositions of Learners from the resources in the classroom. Answer each of the following questions in 50-75 words. |
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Disposition 1 |
Fairness |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How can you demonstrate fairness in the classroom? |
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Disposition 2 |
Professional Conduct |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How do professional behaviors contribute to a positive learning environment? |
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Disposition 3 |
Curiosity |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How does curiosity impact your personal learning experience? |
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Disposition 4 |
Honesty |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How does honesty affect the trust and integrity of the learning environment? |
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Disposition 5 |
Compassion |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How does compassion contribute to a supportive and caring classroom atmosphere? |
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Disposition 6 |
Advocacy |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How can you contribute to advocating for your future (or current) students' well-being? |
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Disposition 7 |
Dedication |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How can you demonstrate dedication to your education and the learning community? |
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Disposition 8 |
Reflection |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: In what ways can regular reflection improve your learning outcomes? |
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Disposition 9 |
Respect for the Diversity of Others |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: What can you do to further respect and value the differences among your peers? |
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Disposition 10 |
High Expectations |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: Do you believe that high expectations can empower students to excel? |
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Part 2: Model Code of Ethics Directions: Access the Model Code of Ethics for Educator (MCEE) from the resources in the classroom. Answer each of the following questions in 50-75 words. |
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Principle 1 |
Responsibility to the Profession |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: Why is it important for teachers to be responsible towards the profession of education? |
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Principle 2 |
Responsibility for Professional Competence |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: What are some ways that you plan to demonstrate professional competence in your future classroom? |
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Principle 3 |
Responsibility to Students |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How can teachers demonstrate that they have a responsibility to students? |
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Principle 4 |
Responsibility to the School Community |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: What is one way that you plan to demonstrate the responsibility to the school community in your future career? |
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Principle 5 |
Responsible and Ethical Use of Technology |
When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom? |
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Reflection Question: How can educational professionals best demonstrate the ethical use of technology? |
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Part 3: Skills Traits and Attributes Directions: Respond to the reflection question based of your previous experience in education as a student, parent, or employee in 50-75 words. |
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Reflection Question: What skills, traits, or attributes have you seen demonstrated by effective teachers from your past educational experience? |
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What skills, traits, or attributes do you believe you need to develop to be an effective teacher? |