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Dispositions Self-Assessment
EDU-110
Assessment of Professional Dispositions and Behaviors
Education Careers Program, Kirkwood Community College
Please identify the degree to which you agree with the following statements:
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Caring: Employees with this set of dispositions value and appreciate all aspects of other persons’ well being–cognitive,
emotional, physical –thereby enhancing opportunities for learning needs of students. The following list comprises many, but
not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or behaviors which characterize a set of caring dispositions:
1.1 Empathy: I identify with and see things from the perspective of others
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1.2 Compassion: I sympathize with and try to help others as the need arises
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1.3 Rapport: I strive to develop appropriate relationships with peers and other
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stakeholders.
1.4 Respect: I show appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others.
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1.5 Passion: I demonstrates excitement, enthusiasm and optimism for people, content,
and the task at hand
1.6 Cultural Competence: I appreciate diversity and act to reduce my own biases
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Communication: Employees with this set of dispositions are sensitive to and skillful in the various aspects of human
activity. They have effective interpersonal relationship skills and attitudes that foster collaborative enterprises useful in
enhancing the teaching-learning process. The following list comprises many, but not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or
behaviors which characterize a set of communicative dispositions:
2.1 Presence: I strive to become aware of the positive and negative elements in my
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immediate environment
2.2 Responsiveness: I act to best meet the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others
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and their circumstances
2.3 Attentiveness: I listen to others with complete attention
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2.4 Authenticity: I display genuineness while maintaining personal and professional
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boundaries
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2.5 Collaborativeness: I Involve and work with others in planning, problem solving
and implementation of effective practices.
2.6 Voice: I am willing to openly engage and respond to individuals and groups as the
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need arises.
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Creative: Employees with this set of dispositions display the capacity to envision and craft things in novel and meaningful
ways to meet the needs of students. The following list comprises many, but not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or
behaviors which characterize a set of creative dispositions:
3.1 Flexibility: I adapt, adjust, and modify my behavior to meet the needs of students
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and colleagues; I think on my feet; I am comfortable with change.
3.2 Inventiveness: I can think of novel solutions and practices.
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3.3 Resourcefulness: I use resources in effective ways and adapt to unforeseen
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challenges.
3.4 Resilience: I endure stress and maintain stability in the face of disruption and
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chaos; I recover poise, spirit and good humor quickly.
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Critical: Employees with this set of dispositions have the ability to examine closely, to critique, and to ask questions. They
do not accept the status quo at face value but employ higher level thinking skills to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize. Selfevaluation and reflection characterize candidates with this set of dispositions. The following list comprises many, but not
all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or behaviors which characterize a set of critical dispositions:
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4.1 Reflectiveness: I take time to evaluate the effectiveness of my actions; I reflect on
my own growth and accountability.
4.2 Initiative: I exhibit a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; I
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gather relevant data and persistently seek to improve situations or areas of need.
4.3 Open-mindedness: I exhibit an ability to look at different sides of an issue; I
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recognize the possibility of error in my own beliefs and practices; I do not display
or act upon prejudices against people or ideas.
4.4 Efficacy: I nurture high expectations; I demonstrate self direction and confidence;
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I seek to empower myself and others.
4.5 Humility: I place the needs of others above my own ego
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Comments:
Professional Requirements:
5.1 Professionalism: I endeavor to meet the standards expected of dress, grooming,
demeanor, punctuality, tact, discretion and courtesy required by an organization.
5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: I adhere strongly to high moral
principles and ethical standards
5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: I attend to organizational work policies and complete
work-related tasks in a thorough and efficient manner.
5.4 Confidentiality: I comply with organizational policies relating to confidentiality.
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