· Teacher dispositions are the values, attitudes, commitments, and professional ethics that influence a teacher’s behaviors toward students, colleagues, families, and communities. Teacher dispositions may be less visible than knowledge and skills; however, they can be considered the most influential quality of highly effective educators. In addition to dispositions, a successful teacher must have effective communication and collaboration skills.

 

This 2-part assignment provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your own professional dispositions and determine effective communication and collaboration skills for educators.

 

Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.

 

Part 1: Professional Dispositions Reflection

 

Follow these instructions to access and review the 18 Supplemental Standards:

 

· Access the Teacher Education Handbook .

 

· Access the Table of Contents on the left side of the screen.

 

· Select “ Conceptual Framework” and review that section.

 

· Select “ Professional Expectations.”

 

· Navigate to the “ Supplemental Standards” and review the 12 standards.

 

Reflect on your own proficiency within the following areas:

 

· Professional teacher dispositions

 

· Communication skills

 

· Collaboration skills

 

Write a 1-page reflection in APA format that addresses the following questions:

 

· Which area do you feel most proficient in? Explain why.

 

· Which area do you feel least proficient in? Explain why.

 

· What will you do to address any deficiencies you feel you have?

 

· What resources are available to help you grow, such as professional organizations, online tools, and so on?