National University Professional Dispositions Form

Date: 01/10/2016

(Cristina Ulloa)

Please place a check mark () next to the appropriate self-identified:

I am currently in the:
_____ BA Program
_____ Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Program
_____ Single Subjects Teaching Credential Program
_____ M.Ed. with a Multiple SubjectsTeaching Credential Program

M. Ed. with a Single SubjectsTeaching Credential Program

_____ Special Education Program
_____ Dual Credential-Teaching Credential and Special Education Program
I am in the:
_____ Internship option

Student Teaching option

Currently, I am in:
_____ TED 606Equity and Diversity course
_____ TED 626Classroom Management course
TED 530BStudent Teaching course
_____ TED 610Best Internship Practices
_____ TED 628iInternship course
Prior to this course, I have completed:
_____
_____

10-more classes

1-4 classes
5-9 classes

Instructions: Using the Rating Scale below, please rate yourself on each dispositional item.
Rating Scale
1 = As a teacher candidate, I believe I exhibit this dispositional characteristic (less than 50% of the time).
2=As a teacher candidate, I believe I exhibit thisdispositional characteristic (79% - 50% of the time).
3= As a teacher candidate, I believe I exhibit thisdispositional characteristic(94% - 80% of the time).
4 = As a teacher candidate, I believe I exhibit this dispositional characteristic at a high level (100% - 95% of the time).
STARS = School of Educations Conceptual Framework

Characteristic

Scholarship
1

Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking: (I) think critically; effectively analyze problem situations and
conceptualize alternative approaches and solutions.
Scholarship

Oral Communication: (I) express myself in an organized, clear, and professional manner.
Scholarship
3

5
6

Written Communication: (I) write in an organized, clear, grammatically correct and professional
manner.
Scholarship

Professional Identity/Lifelong Learning: (I) identify with the profession; I conduct myself as a
professional: and I engage in ongoing activities to ensure (my) professional growth.
Scholarship

Data-Based Case Conceptualization: able to use data/information to conceptualize cases and

generate hypotheses and possible solutions; uses evidence to evaluate outcomes.
Teamwork

Collaboration/Teamwork: (I) work effectively with others and (I have) the ability to compromise and
to respect others opinions during group work; and I consistently use appropriate strategies for

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conflict resolution.
Teamwork
7

Attending/Listening Skills: (I) attend to important communications; and (I) listen attentively.
Teamwork

10

11

Effective Interpersonal Relations: (I) relate effectively to colleagues, faculty, supervisors, and K12
students.
Teamwork
Adaptability/Flexibility: (I) adapt effectively to the demands of a situation; and (I am) sufficiently
flexible to deal with change.
Teamwork

Responsiveness to Feedback: (I am) open to supervisor or peer feedback and respond

appropriately.
Active Reflection

Self-Awareness: (I) show realistic awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses; and (I
understand the) impact this has on (my) professional functioning and relationships with others.
Active Reflection

12

Reflection: (I) reflect on actions and interactions; and adjust to improve

Responsible Citizenship

13

14

Initiative: (I) initiate activities when appropriate; (I) do not wait to be asked or told when to begin an
anticipated task.
Responsible Citizenship

Dependability: (I) follow through on a task once a commitment to it has been made; (I) reliably
complete assignments in a timely manner.
Responsible Citizenship

15

Time Management/Work /Organization: (I) organize work and manage time effectively.
Responsible Citizenship

16

17

Fairness: (I) believe all children are capable of learning; and (my) assignments provide evidence (I
can) address the needs of all (K12) learners.
Responsible Citizenship

Respect for Human Diversity: (I) respect human differences; (I) demonstrate sensitivity and skills
needed to work with diverse populations.
Responsible Citizenship

18

Independent Functioning: (I) function with minimal supervision or independent, when appropriate.
Responsible Citizenship

19

20

21

Ethical: (I) maintain confidentiality; (I make) ethical decisions; (I) demonstrate appropriate
standards of conduct in all interactions within and beyond the university or P-12 community.
Responsible Citizenship

Community Outreach: (I) effectively network within the community; (I) develop relationships; and
(I) understand outside resources for development of (my) self, (my) program, and P-12 students.
Standards of Exemplary Practices

Systems Orientation: (I) understand schools, families, and organizations are systems; and (I)
recognize and effectively utilize rules, policies, and other characteristics of systems.

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