INTERDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR SUMMARY Performance Indicator Definition Physical Appearance Attire and grooming. Dependability Reliability Planning Long-range thinking and decision making. Self-reliance. Ability to make decisions and take steps without continuous supervisory oversight. Initiative Organizational Skills Verbal and non-verbal indications of one’s feelings. Trustworthiness. Maintenance of professional and personal ethics and integrity. Avoidance of cheating, plagiarism, lying, and other forms of dishonest behavior. Ability to manage time and materials in an efficient and effective manner. Confidentiality Ability to use discretion in all professional interactions. Enthusiasm Positive attitude toward teaching and learning. Flexibility Willingness to change and adapt when necessary. Ability to view one’s work and behavior in an objective and critical manner. Attitude Honesty Ability to Self-Evaluate Knowledge of Ethical Standards of the Discipline Stress Management Boundary Maintenance Cultural Sensitivity Open-Mindedness Understanding of the ethical concerns, requirements, and expectations. Ability to function in difficult emotional situations. Ability to manage one’s personal and professional life. Maintaining professional demeanor and behavior in a variety of professional relationships, such as principal/teacher, teacher/parent, or teacher/student. Understanding of and respect for the cultural differences and needs of others. Willingness to consider other perspectives and points of view. Willingness to listen to and respect the opinions of others. Utica College Education Program Handbook 2002 Student’s Name (Please Print) Course Number and Title Evaluator’s Name (Please Print) Evaluator’s Signature Date Semester/Yr. Course: Evaluate the student based on your determination of an acceptable competence level for this course or experience. Include narrative comments in the space next to each performance indicator. Narrative comments are required for ratings of 1 and 0. 3 = Superior competence for the level of this course or experience 2 = Acceptable competence for the level of this course or experience 1 = Minimal competence for the level of this course or experience 0 = Obvious and pervasive lack of competence Performance Indicator Rating Narrative Support for Rating Physical Appearance Dependability Planning Initiative Attitude Honesty Organizational Skills Confidentiality Enthusiasm Flexibility Ability to Self-Evaluate Knowledge of Ethical Standards of the Discipline Stress Management Boundary Maintenance Cultural Sensitivity Open-Mindedness Utica College Education Program Handbook 2002