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.
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.
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
HONESTY/
Demonstrates truthfulness, professional behavior and
INTEGRITY:
trustworthiness.
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
Target
RESPECT:
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
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Honors, values, and demonstrates consideration and
regard for oneself and others.
Demonstrates a friendly and caring manner to others.
Interacts in a polite and respectful manner with students, peers,
colleagues, and supervisors.
Uses appropriate professional language.
Takes care of property of others in all academic and professional
situations.
Demonstrates empathy and concern for others.
COMMITMENT
Demonstrates a respect for and is serious about
TO LEARNING:
knowledge acquisition.
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.
Disposition 3 - Jun/2011
EMOTIONAL
Demonstrates situational appropriate behavior.
MATURITY:
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.
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
RESPONSIBILITY:
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
Demonstrated commitment to meet the education
needs of all students in a caring, non-discriminatory, and
equitable manner.
Responds appropriately to actions and reactions of others.
Accepts feedback from others.
Identifies personal responsibility in conflict/problem situations.
Considers opinions of others with an open mind.
Displays equitable treatment of others.
Uses sound judgment in decision making.
Takes action to solve problems in an equitable manner.
Makes decisions and acts with honesty and integrity.
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
BELIEF THAT ALL
Demonstrates behaviors that support a culturally diverse
STUDENTS CAN
educational environment that provides opportunities for
LEARN:
all students to learn.
1 Listens attentively to others in a variety of contexts.
2 Acknowledges perspectives 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.
Unacceptable
Acceptable Acceptable
with concerns
Target
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Acts independently and demonstrates accountability,
reliability, and sound judgment.
Gives priority to health and safety concerns of others, as well as self.
Protects personal health to avoid absences.
Accepts consequences for personal actions or decisions.
Submits individual and/or group assignments on time or follows
procedures for extensions.
Prepares for classes, meetings, and group work.
Manages time effectively.
Completes assigned tasks from group activities within an acceptable time
frame.
Seeks clarification and/or assistance as needed.
Prioritizes work based upon established goals.
Returns borrowed materials in a timely manner.
Takes initiative to get materials and notes when absent from meetings or
classes.
Seeks/locates needed resources.
Ensures accuracy of information for which he/she is responsible.
Arrives for class on time.
Attends class regularly.
FAIRNESS:
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