TEACHERCANDIDATEDISPOSITIONSASSESSMENT.docVIP

TEACHER CANDIDATE DISPOSITIONS ASSESSMENT FORM Teacher Candidate Student ID Date Major/Minor Time of completion □ Adm to Student Teaching □ Student Teaching Completed by □ University Faculty/Advisor □ Cooperating Teacher □ University Supervisor □ Student Disposition 1: Commits to high expectations for all students, and values the ability/capacity for each student to learn. (INTASC 1,2,3,4,5,6,7; MoSTEP 1,2,3,4,5,6) Evidenced through behaviors such as: Candidate Persists in helping all children become successful Listens to students Plans to/attempts to differentiate instruction to meet needs of each student Shows in lesson planning and execution that he/she is aware of the whole child Shows enthusiasm for all subjects/does not convey negative attitudes about any subjects Encourages independent learners that have the skills and strategies to learn on their own outside of class Scaffolds students as needed Allows/encourages/expects student to take more responsibility for his/her own learning Uses praise effectively to promote intrinsic motivation in students Seeks feedback and input from cooperating teacher to meet individual student needs Treats students respectfully (e.g. is patient, considerate, makes eye contact, attentive) Not observed Does not meet Progressing Meets Exceeds Comments: Disposition 2: Values student ability to apply concepts learned to performance activities. (INTASC 1,2,3,4,5,7; MoSTEP 1,2,3,4,5,6) Evidenced through behaviors such as: Candidate Allows students to explore and engage in learning Uses effective communication strategies Applies knowledge from various classes as evidenced by planning, instruction, and assessment techniques Reflects on teaching and adjusts according to reflection (ie, keeping a journal, conferencing with cooperating teacher) Attempts to plan, teach, and assess students at higher cognitive levels (application and beyond) Implements authentic activities and problem-based activities wh