WIU Teacher Candidate Dispositions Check 3 (Clinical/Student Teaching) Student Name____________________________________________ WIU ID ___________________________ Faculty/Mentor Teacher Evaluator: _____________________________________ Date ___________________ Evaluate the candidate using the following criteria. Place one check mark in the most appropriate column for every line item listed: 1. Unacceptable (Major problem with indicator) 2. Acceptable With Concerns (Minor problem with indicator) 3. Acceptable (Meets expectations for indicator) 4. Target (Exceeds expectations for indicator) COLLABORATION: Works together with others to achieve a common goal in all academic and professional settings. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns 1 Cooperates with others. 2 Makes contribution to group effort. 3 Shares information and materials with others. 4 Assists peers. 5 Supports decisions of group willingly, even if different from own. 6 Volunteers to participate in group effort. 7 Supports work of others. 8 Plans and sets goals and priorities with others. 9 Establishes professional goals that are aligned with those of the organization. 10 Makes relevant contributions to discussions. Target HONESTY/ INTEGRITY: Demonstrates truthfulness, professional behavior and trustworthiness. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns Target 1 Models behavior expected of both teachers and learners in an educational setting. 2 Communicates without intent to deceive. 3 Gives credit to others when using their work. 4 Acts with honesty and integrity in all academic and professional situations. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns 1 Demonstrates a friendly and caring manner to others. 2 Interacts in a polite and respectful manner with students, peers, colleagues, and supervisors. 3 Uses appropriate professional language. 4 Takes care of property of others in all academic and professional situations. 5 Demonstrates empathy and concern for others. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns 1 Values knowledge, content, and experiences presented in pre-­‐service academic programs. 2 Takes initiative to expand knowledge base. 3 Actively engaged during instructional time and field experiences. 4 Seeks opportunities to learn new skills. 5 Uses credible and data-­‐based sources. 6 Demonstrates enthusiasm for the subject being taught. 7 Demonstrates positive attitude toward learning. 8 Demonstrates intellectual and academic curiosity. RESPECT: Honors, values, and demonstrates consideration and regard for oneself and other. Target COMMITMENT TO LEARNING: Demonstrates a respect for and is serious about knowledge acquisition. Target Disposition 3 -­‐ 12-­‐2010 EMOTIONAL MATURITY: Demonstrates situationally appropriate behavior. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns 1 Uses appropriate strategies to respond to emotional and emergency situations. 2 Responds to situations professionally. 3 Uses appropriate tone of voice. 4 Initiates communication to resolve conflict. 5 Maintains emotional control. 6 Uses self-­‐disclosure appropriately. 7 Uses appropriate non-­‐verbal expressions. 8 Acts from a positive frame of reference most of the time, including when changes occur. 9 Adapts to unexpected or new situations. 10 Accepts less than ideal situations when necessary. 11 Demonstrates good personal hygiene. 12 Dresses appropriately for the situation. RESPONSIBILITY: Acts independently and demonstrates accountability, reliability, and sound judgment. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns 1 Gives priority to health and safety concerns of others, as well as self. 2 Protects personal health to avoid absences. 3 Accepts consequences for personal actions or decisions. 4 Submits individual and/or group assignments on time or follows procedures for extensions. 5 Prepares for classes, meetings, and group work. 6 Manages time effectively. 7 Completes assigned tasks from group activities within an acceptable time frame. 8 Seeks clarification and/or assistance as needed. 9 Prioritizes work based upon established goals. 10 Returns borrowed materials in a timely manner. 11 Takes initiative to get materials and notes when absent from meetings or classes. 12 Seeks/locates needed resources. 13 Ensures accuracy of information for which he/she is responsible. 14 Arrives for class on time. Target Target 15 Attends class regularly. FAIRNESS: Demonstrated commitment to meet the education needs of all students Acceptable Unacceptable Acceptable Target in a caring, non-­‐discriminatory, and equitable manner. with concerns 1 Responds appropriately to actions and reactions of others. 2 Accepts feedback from others. 3 Identifies personal responsibility in conflict/problem situations. 4 Considers opinions of others with an open mind. 5 Displays equitable treatment of others. 6 Uses sound judgment in decision making. 7 Takes action to solve problems in an equitable manner. 8 Makes decisions and acts with honesty and integrity. Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable with concerns 1 Listens attentively to others in a variety of contexts. 2 Acknowledges perspectives of individuals from diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds. 3 Interacts appropriately in relation to cultural norms. 4 Appreciates and embraces individual differences. 5 Demonstrates positive attitudes toward diverse cultures and learners. 6 Conveys high expectations for achievement. BELIEF THAT ALL Demonstrates behaviors that support a culturally diverse educational STUDENTS CAN environment that provides opportunities for all students to learn. LEARN: Target