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Southeastern
Louisiana University
College of
Education and Human Development
Dispositions
The College
of Education and Human Development, in collaboration with partner
colleges, is responsible for preparing candidates who have the
required knowledge, skills and dispositions to become effective
professionals. Faculty and
school personnel will evaluate your demonstration of these
dispositions and provide you with feedback about your progress.
Dispositions
are defined as the values, commitments, and professional ethics
that influence behavior toward students, families, colleagues, and
communities and affecting student learning, motivation, and
development as well as the candidate’s own professional growth.
Dispositions are guided by beliefs and attitudes related to values
such as caring, fairness, honesty, responsibility, and social
justice (NCATE, 2001). The dispositions listed below are expected
of Southeastern Louisiana University teacher education candidates
in the university classroom and in the schools.
Professional
Attributes
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Attendance
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Punctuality
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Appearance
▪ Oral
expression
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Written expression
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Reliability/Dependability
Professional
Characteristics
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Self-Initiative/Independence
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Self-Confidence
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Creativity
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Flexibility
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Integrity
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Organization
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Perseverance
Professional
Relationships
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Collegiality
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Interaction with students
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Response to feedback
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Positive disposition
Fairness
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Promotes success for all students
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Tact/Judgment
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Response to students’ needs
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Ability to reflect and improve performance
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