Kendall College School of Education Disposition Assessment Form
Directions: Use the rubric on pages 2-5 to select a rating of U (Unacceptable) or A (Acceptable) for each of the 9 dispositions.
 If you are a methods course instructor, use the indicators “Unacceptable” and “Acceptable” as your scoring rubric.
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If you are a Cooperating Teacher or a Clinical Supervisor, use the indicators “Unacceptable” and “Acceptable” as your scoring
rubric for each disposition in the “Clinical Practice Only” section.
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If the Candidate exhibits any of the behaviors bulleted in the “Unacceptable” column for a disposition, you must rate that
disposition as Unacceptable. Fill out a Disposition Concern Form regarding that disposition and specify the unacceptable
behavior.
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The Candidate does not have to exhibit all of the bulleted behaviors under “Acceptable” to be rated acceptable. If you feel that
the student exhibits the overall disposition with at least one acceptable bullet point, then rate the disposition as “Acceptable.”
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Submit to Kendall College School of Education, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago, IL, 60642 or Fax to (312) 752-2441.
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For Clinical Practice: Supervisors should submit both their form and the Cooperating Teacher’s form together, per the Clinical
Practice Coordinator’s directions.
Student Name:________________________________________ Quarter: (Circle One) Winter / Spring / Summer / Fall
Year:____________
Name of person completing this form:_________________________________________ Course #: EDU_________ OR: Pre-Primary CP / Primary CP
Please mark with an “X”: ___ Instructor ____ Clinical Supervisor ____ Cooperating Teacher
Disposition
Rating
(circle one)
The Candidate loves learning and is a self-directed learner
U
A
The Candidate becomes a critically reflective thinker, willing to act on their own thinking
U
A
The Candidate becomes knowledgeable and skilled, and committed to the highest standards of professional excellence
U
A
The Candidate acts in accordance with moral and ethical standards of the teaching profession and exhibits the highest degree of
professionalism
U
A
The Candidate is personable, kind, respectful, and trusting in interactions with others
U
A
The Candidate makes a difference in the lives of others and is committed to making contributions to the quality of life of others
(Cooperating Teachers and Clinical Practice Supervisors Only)
U
A
The Candidate is sensitive and responsive to diversity and believes in an anti-biased approach
U
A
The Candidate collaborates to make valued contributions to another’s learning, confidently sharing her/his knowledge and skills
with others
U
A
The Candidate takes responsibility and assumes accountability to students, parents, community, and professional organizations
U
A
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Disposition Assessment Rubric
Definition and rationale: Driven by core beliefs founded on philosophical principles, teacher candidates at Kendall College respond
effectively to the needs of individual students, families, and communities. Teaching then is essentially creating and maintaining
professional interpersonal relationships with students and their families, with colleagues and administrators, with professional
organizations, and with communities, businesses, and governments. Interpersonal relationships make effective teaching possible.
Certain dispositions permeate those relationships with human qualities, values, and personal traits and make learning, leading and
teaching possible. Because as professionals educators apply their knowledge and skills to promote student learning, Kendall faculty
and candidates must demonstrate professional dispositions that result from core beliefs and that distinguish them as professionals.
1. The Candidate loves learning and is a self-directed learner.
Unacceptable
 Does not follow directions for assignments (including on-line
discussions, if applicable)
 Does not ask questions or seek help (including technology) when
needed.
Clinical Practice Only
 Does not initiate solutions to problems
 Frequently must be told and shown what to do.
 Hesitates to be involved with children or activities.
Acceptable
 Expresses positive attitude about own learning.
 Takes initiative, is proactive, and identifies constructive solutions to
challenges.
 Demonstrates appropriate technological skills, including effective use of
on-line learning tools, and tools for students.
Clinical Practice Only
 Seeks new ideas that go beyond the required work.
 Displays a high interest in teaching.
2. The Candidate becomes a critically reflective thinker, willing to act on her/his own thinking.
Unacceptable
 Does not apply critical thinking to work of self or others.
 Disregards, or reluctantly accepts, corrective feedback.
 Makes no discernible attempt to improve.
Clinical Practice Only
 Does what is minimally required and appears to not stop and
think about the process of learning.
 Reluctantly assumes responsibility, rarely taking initiative to try
out new things.
Acceptable
 Seeks out suggestions and feedback from others.
 Uses feedback and own analysis to make improvements.
Clinical Practice Only
 Tackles technology challenges in the interest of student learning and
record keeping; utilizes a variety of teaching strategies.
 Readily assumes responsibility.
 Creates dedicated time to talk with Cooperating Teacher and Clinical
Supervisor.
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3. The Candidate becomes knowledgeable and skilled, and committed to the highest standards of professional excellence.
Unacceptable
 Accepts mediocrity in self and others.
 Is complacent with self and others.
 Does not apply developmental principles based on age, individual,
and cultural differences.
Acceptable
 Actively seeks to achieve appropriate learning standards for children
through thoughtful lesson planning.
 Demonstrates understanding of developmental levels of children.
 Consistently demonstrates high-quality work.
Clinical Practice Only
Clinical Practice Only
 Resists attending faculty meetings and other faculty
responsibilities at the school.
 Displays distaste for the ideas of others.
 Unable and/or unwilling to revise lesson plans.
 Is willing to revise plans and implement suggestions.
 Is reflective in response to feedback.
4. The Candidate acts in accordance with moral and ethical standards of the teaching profession and exhibits the highest degree of professionalism.
Unacceptable
 Does not act in accordance with applicable professional standards
(e.g., NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct).
 Has unexcused absences, late/missing assignments, and/or does
not meet expectations for participation.
Acceptable
 Acts in accordance with applicable professional standards (e.g., NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct).
 Is prompt and dependable in completing assignments, attendance, and
meets expectations for participation.
Clinical Practice Only
Clinical Practice Only
 Unprepared for teaching responsibilities.
 Is unpredictable in time, arrives late or unexpectedly.
 Effectively represents self and Kendall College in a positive way.
 Consistently is prepared for and readily accepts responsibility for
teaching.
5. The Candidate is personable, kind, respectful, and trusting in interactions with others.
Unacceptable
 Exhibits disrespectful attitudes and/or behaviors.
Clinical Practice Only
 Is reluctant to work together with others; prefers to have sole
control over all classroom learning.
 Expresses frustration with children without regard to culture and
context.
Acceptable
 Demonstrates positive and appropriate interpersonal communication
skills
Clinical Practice Only
 Works collaboratively with cooperating teacher in a respectful manner
 Displays caring and respect in interactions with children and families
 Demonstrates professional behavior in the midst of challenging situations,
both in and out of the classroom
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6. The Candidate makes a difference in the lives of others and is committed to making contributions to the quality of life of others.
Unacceptable
 Expresses indifferent attitude about role as advocate
for children and families
 Displays insensitivity to issues of justice, fairness, and
equity as they affect children and families
Clinical Practice Only
 Reluctantly works with children and families.
 Does not seek parental/family involvement
Acceptable
 Expresses belief that all students can and will learn.
 Expresses belief that views of students and families are important
 Raises questions about ethical principles and concerns
Clinical Practice Only
 Seeks ways to transform any and all experiences with children and
families
into educational opportunities
 Acts as positive role model for children, families, colleagues, and
community
7. The Candidate is sensitive and responsive to diversity and believes in an anti-biased approach.
Unacceptable
 Exhibits negative attitudes and lack of sensitivity to others.
 Does not seek to stretch beyond the “tourist approach” in
developing or selecting curriculum.
Acceptable
 Demonstrates respect for diversity in others.
 Shows respect for the diverse gifts of all learners.
Clinical Practice Only
Clinical Practice Only
 Lowers expectations for some students because of their race,
ability, or background.
 Resists or avoids discussions and anti-bias curricular activities.
 Communicates prejudice or stereotypical attitudes
 Adapts program activities to meet individual needs and special needs of
children with disabilities including comfortably discussing diversity with
children.
 Provides experiences that reflect the diversity of the children in the group
 Relates what is being taught to the lives and experiences of students in
culturally sensitive contexts
8. The Candidate collaborates to make valued contributions to another’s learning, confidently sharing her/his knowledge and skills with others.
Unacceptable
 Shares information about another person (adult or child) in an
inappropriate way.
Acceptable
 Works with others to create educational opportunities.
 Shares thoughts and ideas with others and works cooperatively.
Clinical Practice Only
Clinical Practice Only
 Rarely considers new ideas
 Does not contribute or become involved with the school
 Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward new ideas.
 Utilizes colleagues and other professionals as collaborators in learning.
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9. The Candidate takes responsibility and assumes accountability to students, parents, community, and professional organizations.
Unacceptable
 Puts the blame on others (e.g., students, families, instructor, etc.)
when things “go wrong.”
Acceptable
 Constructs ways to be involved with positive changes.
Clinical Practice Only
 Assists other school personnel in meeting health and safety and
educational needs of students and their families.
 Proactively works on complaints or concerns.
 Is an active member of the school community.
 Avoids confrontation or conflict, preferring to have “others” take
care of problems.
 Evades committee work or any collaboration within the school.
 Rarely makes time to work with other teachers, with the students
and the families.
 Is careless about following rules and regulations.
Clinical Practice Only
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