How have you displayed the following dispositions?

Dispositions Assignment Instructions

Reflect on your performance in this class.  How have you displayed the following dispositions? 

1. Displays a sense of Social responsibility and the belief that all students can   learn

Fruit   of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace,   Goodness (Gal 5:22,23)

• Demonstrates the belief that all        students can learn
• Demonstrates a sense of fairness,        justice, and equity for all students
• Differentiates instruction to meet the        needs of all diverse learners
• Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to        human needs
• Provides opportunities and motivation        for all students to learn
• Interacts effectively with students to        provide a positive, structured learning environment where student access,        success, and achievement is priority

2. Demonstrates Commitment and Work ethic

Fruit   of the Spirit: Faithfulness, Longsuffering   (Gal 5:22,23)

• Follows through on commitments

• Takes   responsibilities seriously

• Completes assigned tasks on time

• Attends class,   field experiences, meetings, etc. consistently and promptly

• Shows the   self-discipline and work ethic essential to be planned, prepared, and   organized for successful instruction and learning to occur.

• Demonstrates a persevering commitment to        each student’s learning success.
• Demonstrates initiative in participating        in professional development opportunities.

3. Demonstrates Reflective practice

Fruit   of the Spirit: Faithfulness (Gal   5:22,23)

• Considers   thoughtfully educational matters and the practice of teaching

• Makes choices   after pondering ideas and experiences

• Learns from   journaling and discussions with colleagues

• Utilizes data to make informed decisions

4.   Displays personal Integrity

Fruit   of the Spirit: Goodness (Gal 5:22,23)

• Models exemplary citizenship through moral leadership

• Acts in an ethical and moral manner

• Values honesty   inside and outside of the classroom

• Demonstrates   trustworthiness

• Abides by a professional code of ethics;        maintains confidentiality and discretion.

5. Displays Professionalism in behavior and actions

Fruit   of the Spirit: Gentleness, Meekness,   Temperance (Gal 5:22,23)

• Respects authority, colleagues,        students, and others
• Accepts constructive feedback in a        respectful, appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate behavior;        possesses patience, self control, and flexibility when obstacles or        difficult situations occur.
• Effectively manages personal emotions        and feelings and reacts reasonably to situations.
• Adheres to proper, formulated chains of        command / expresses a grievance in a dignified, temperate manner
• Acts confidently and maturely.
• Is prompt and responsible in attendance        for class, field experiences, meetings, etc.
• Dresses in a dignified, modest manner        that adheres to the dress code of the Host School.
• Effectively uses the English language in        speech and writing
• Maintains enthusiasm and passion for the        teaching profession.
• Cooperatively collaborates with        administrators and colleagues to form learning communities.
• Views learning as a life-long activity.

Write in narrative form to express how you have displayed each disposition. Each disposition should be addressed in one full paragraph in order to receive full credit for the assignment.