{"id":33,"date":"2013-01-24T21:09:57","date_gmt":"2013-01-24T21:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/education\/sthandbook\/stdisposition\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:17:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:17:01","slug":"stdisposition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/education\/stdisposition\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Dispositions"},"content":{"rendered":"

St. Olaf Student Teachers are expected to develop proficiencies in the dispositions listed below. At the end of student teaching, student teachers are asked to evaluate their professional dispositions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The St. Olaf College Professional Dispositions are listed below.<\/p>\n

Personal Characteristics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Self-Awareness\/Self-Acceptance<\/strong>\n
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    • Recognizes strengths and areas of development<\/li>\n
    • Recognizes and reflects on one\u2019s own biases as they relate to teaching<\/li>\n
    • Seeks and accepts feedback<\/li>\n
    • Acts confidently and maturely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Emotional Management<\/strong>\n
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      • Handles emotions appropriately<\/li>\n
      • Reacts reasonably to situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Flexibility<\/strong>\n
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        • Adapts easily to changing circumstances<\/li>\n
        • Solves problems creatively<\/li>\n
        • Is open to new ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Relational Characteristics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Empathy\/Care for Others<\/strong>\n
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            • Sees and appreciates the differences in others’ perspectives<\/li>\n
            • Shows concern and compassion for others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Relationships\/Communication<\/strong>\n
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              • Develops rapport with peers, students, teachers, and staff members<\/li>\n
              • Validates peers, students, teachers, and staff members from culturally diverse backgrounds<\/li>\n
              • Exhibits appropriate relationships with students<\/li>\n
              • Maintains respectful relationships with host teachers and school staff members<\/li>\n
              • Demonstrates effective communication skills (verbal and nonverbal)<\/li>\n
              • Listens to others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Professional Characteristics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • Reliability\/Conscientiousness\/Work Ethic<\/strong>\n
                    \n
                  • Completes assigned tasks on time<\/li>\n
                  • Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality<\/li>\n
                  • Follows through on commitments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Reflectivity<\/strong>\n
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                    • Considers thoughtfully educational matters and the practice of teaching<\/li>\n
                    • Makes choices after pondering ideas and experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Integrity\/Character<\/strong>\n
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                      • Acts in an ethical and honest manner inside and outside of the classroom<\/li>\n
                      • Demonstrates trustworthiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Enthusiasm\/Passion<\/strong>\n
                          \n
                        • Enjoys working with students<\/li>\n
                        • Is passionate about subject area<\/li>\n
                        • Views learning as a life-long activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • Commitment to the Teaching Profession<\/strong>\n
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                          • Exhibits a commitment to practice anti-racist pedagogies<\/li>\n
                          • Respects the skill and art of teaching<\/li>\n
                          • Exhibits pride in the teaching profession<\/li>\n
                          • Shows initiative and makes use of opportunities to participate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Belief All Students can Learn<\/strong>\n
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                            • Treats all students respectfully and equitably<\/li>\n
                            • Provides opportunities for all students to achieve their full potential<\/li>\n
                            • Has high expectations for all students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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