COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY

School of Education

Unit Dispositions

 

 

  1. The Caring and Socially Just Professional

 

1.1   Shows care and concern for all children, their learning, and persists in helping all              children succeed (3)

1.2   Fosters relationships with colleagues and others (10)

1.3   Respects and is sensitive to community and cultural norms (3)

1.4   Is sensitive to the power of language in fostering self-esteem (6)

1.5 Creates an environment of respect and rapport (5)

 

  1. The Competent Leader

 

2.1   Exhibits ethical conduct

2.2   Demonstrates reliability and dependability in terms of attendance and required work.

2.3   Is thoughtful and a responsive listener to students, cooperating teachers, classroom professors, and field supervisors (6)

2.4   Establishes a classroom environment with high expectations for all (5)

2.5   Consistently exhibits fairness

2.6   Sustains a professional demeanor in words and actions.

 

  1. The Effective Professional Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning

 

3.1   Values the development of students’ critical thinking, independent problem  solving, and performance capabilities (4)

3.2   Provides feedback to students and their families (10)

3.3   Recognizes the value of intrinsic motivation to students’ life-long growing and learning   (5) You need some concrete examples here – how can we evaluate this?

3.4   Exhibits enthusiasm for the discipline s/he teaches and sees connections for everyday life (1)

 

  1. The Reflective Practitioner

 

4,1 Continually assesses and evaluates effects of choices and actions (8)

4.2 Actively seeks opportunities to grow and develop as a professional (9)

4.3 Is willing to give and receive help (9)

4.4 Consistently exhibits flexibility and adaptability

4.5 Participates and contributes to professional development activities (including              professional associations)