CEPTC Dispositions:

Teachers exhibit dispositions required for effective teaching and professional practice

Professional Behaviors Self-Assessment Notes

o Excellence in attendance Except for emergencies, I was always on time in
o Excellence in promptness class
o Dresses to convey professionalism appropriate to site and content I did my best to be prompt
o Understands and uses professional language in all public settings I never wore jeans, always skirts, slacks, and
blouses
While my language was mostly casual, I was
never inappropriate or used offenses language.
Initiative and Dependability

o Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness I could have been more creative

o Seeks opportunities to further own learning I could have asked for more feedback on my teaching
o Works effectively with limited supervision I took over a classroom once because the teacher had
o Identifies problems and is able to prioritize, propose solutions, options and resources to step out.
o Advocates for self, takes responsibility for own actions, and is responsive I take responsibility for my actions.
o Completes responsibilities with quality, without excuses or prompting I would like to be more initiative when it comes to
classroom management.
Tact and Judgment
o Demonstrates sensitivity to others feelings and opinions while articulating own opinions, I always put others feelings above my own.
feelings and needs I keep an open mind
o Approaches situations with an open mind I always smile, maybe sometimes too much.
o Appropriately uses verbal and nonverbal language and cues to remain positive and All of my relationships are professional.
respectful
o Perceives what to do or say in order to maintain professional relations with all
stakeholders
Ethical Behavior and Integrity
o Consistently honest and worthy of trust I am honest and trust worthy
o Honors confidentiality I honor confidentiality unless I must report something to
o Assesses information critically fact from opinion, right from wrong and responds the school.
honestly and respectfully
o Consistently models professional standards of conduct
Collegiality and Responsiveness
o Is collaborative: willing to share resources, seek advice and work towards common goals I like to think I am collaborative and willing to share
o Demonstrates ability to compromise and negotiate resources, I work well with a team and am open to
o Is respectful of all and works effectively in teams criticism. I keep an open mind and hear all ideas. I could
o Is open to constructive criticism use more feedback and apply it in my teaching though.
o Keeps an open mind: is receptive and reflective concerning perceptions of others
o Proactively addresses feedback through an adjustment in performance
Effective Communicator
o Professional oral expression: expressive, articulate, respectful, effective for purpose, I could be more clear with my words.
appropriate to situation I am somewhat organized but can be more organized.
o Professional written expression: organized, clear, effective for purpose, appropriate to I understand body language
situation, free of grammatical errors and misspellings I do not use digital media at all.
o Demonstrates understanding of audience and purpose, body language and eye contact
during communication situations

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Desire to Improve Own Performance
o Demonstrates a responsibility for own professional performance I record my teaching
o Actively pursues new and better ways of teaching I ask students for feedback
o Expresses sincere interest in personal and professional growth
Cultural Responsiveness
o Demonstrates the belief that all students can learn and are welcome in the classroom All students have the right to learn in my classroom no
o Demonstrates commitment to culturally responsive teaching matter what.
o Demonstrates the desire and ability to plan, assess, and implement instruction to I always write lesson plans
address, engage and nurture the learning of every student If students need help, I will be there.
o Demonstrates a commitment to the growth and development of each student by taking I use gender neutral pronouns
into account issues of class, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientations, language and
special needs
o Demonstrates an understanding of how families and communities impact student
learning
Commitment to Profession
o Demonstrates a deep commitment to life-long learning Teaching is learning
o Expresses passion and enthusiasm for teaching Students are the reason teaching is amazing
o Models democratic ideals personally and professionally
o Demonstrates awareness of program policies and professional practices

Please circle the box below that most closely describes the candidates overall dispositions:

Please clarify areas of Emergent Developing Proficient Accomplished

concern:
< 20 points
The candidates displayed
dispositions are
inconsistent to weak.
General interactions fall
significantly short of
those expected of a
professional educator.
The candidates dispositions,
as demonstrated by daily
interactions are sufficiently
weak so as to call into
questions his/her fitness
to become a successful
teacher
21-30 points
The candidates displayed
dispositions are not
consistently strong and
positive. General
interactions do not always
meet professional
expectations. The
candidates dispositions, as
demonstrated by daily
interactions could be
strengthened to improve
the candidates ability to
become a successful
teacher.
31-35 points
The candidates displayed
dispositions are consistent
with those of a successful
beginning teacher. The
candidates dispositions, as
demonstrated by daily
interactions contribute to a
positive learning climate
in the classroom and
school.
36-40 points
The candidates displayed
dispositions are consistent
with the highest degree of
professionalism expected
of a successful teacher. The
candidates dispositions, as
demonstrated by daily
interactions are
consistently positive and
productive

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