Standard 1.6
The dispositions assessment is an across program assessment used to monitor dispositions of candidates in both initial and advanced programs at various transition points. In addition, course instructors are asked to evaluate the dispositions of candidates in their classes each semester as a means of obtaining a global assessment for the college. Some advanced programs assess dispositions specific to their field as well as assessing the college's conceptual framework dispositions. The following tables indicate average dispositions ratings well within the range for “area of strength” from pre-admission throughout the programs of study.
(
Candidate Disposition Assessments
Candidate Disposition Form
)
Table 1.18: Average Performance Ratings: Pre-Admission Dispositions of Initial Teacher Candidates Admitted Fall 2005 Through Spring 2007
DISPOSITIONS |
Average Performance Ratings |
| Fall 2005 |
Spring 2006 |
Fall 2006 |
Spring 2007 |
Believe all children can learn . . . |
3.58 |
3.43 |
3.27 |
3.63 |
Reflect on teaching practices . . . |
3.42 |
3.09 |
3.12 |
3.28 |
Use ongoing assessment to identify |
2.79 |
3.17 |
2.82 |
2.66 |
Take pride in work and work environment. |
3.42 |
3.35 |
3.30 |
3.28 |
Meet ethical standards of practice. |
3.33 |
3.26 |
3.12 |
3.19 |
Be voices for educational and social justice |
3.08 |
3.13 |
3.00 |
2.84 |
Value human diversity . . . |
3.63 |
3.43 |
3.18 |
3.53 |
Join and participate professionally |
3.42 |
3.22 |
3.21 |
3.44 |
Keep abreast of new ideas . . . |
2.38 |
2,78 |
2.79 |
2.63 |
Value use of technology . . . |
3.58 |
3.57 |
3.52 |
3.53 |
Summary Averages |
3.26 |
3.24 |
3.13 |
3.20 |
Rating Scale: 1=Unsatisfactory 2=Needs Improvement 3=Area of Strength 4=Demonstrates
Excellence (for all dispositions data tables)
Table 1.19: Average Performance Ratings on Pre and Post Dispositions Assessment for Teacher Candidate Interns, 2005 - 2007
| DISPOSITIONS |
Average Performance Ratings |
| Fall 2005 |
Spring 2006 |
Fall 2006 |
Spring 2007 |
| Pre |
Post |
Pre |
Post |
Pre |
Post |
Pre |
Post |
Believe all children can learn . . . |
3.61 |
3.88 |
3.15 |
3.62 |
3.63 |
3.58 |
3.30 |
3.72 |
Reflect on teaching practices . . . |
3.56 |
3.83 |
3.19 |
3.35 |
3.48 |
3.57 |
3.24 |
3.65 |
Use ongoing assessment to identify . . . |
3.60 |
3.78 |
3.04 |
3.24 |
3.24 |
3.34 |
3.22 |
3.53 |
Take pride in work and work environment. |
3.76 |
3.78 |
3.19 |
3.49 |
3.40 |
3.83 |
3.36 |
3.78 |
Meet ethical standards of practice. |
3.71 |
3.78 |
3.19 |
3.50 |
3.40 |
3.74 |
3.31 |
3.74 |
Are voices for educational and social justice |
3.61 |
3.80 |
3.12 |
3.46 |
3.16 |
3.46 |
3.24 |
3.63 |
Value human diversity . . . |
3.73 |
3.78 |
3.19 |
3.51 |
3.48 |
3.69 |
3.40 |
3.67 |
Join and participate professionally . . . |
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Keep abreast of new ideas . . . |
3.49 |
3.73 |
3.15 |
3.38 |
3.04 |
3.46 |
3.13 |
3.63 |
Value use of technology . . . |
3.66 |
3.80 |
3.12 |
3.49 |
3.32 |
3.50 |
3.29 |
3.67 |
Understand importance of collaborating with students/families/communities to meet educational needs of students. |
3.61 |
3.76 |
3.15 |
3.46 |
3.32 |
3.53 |
3.27 |
3.62 |
Recognize when their own dispositions may need to be adjusted and are able to develop plans to do so. |
3.61 |
3.80 |
3.08 |
3.49 |
3.20 |
3.57 |
3.16 |
3.65 |
Summary Averages |
3.63 |
3.79 |
3.14 |
3.45 |
3.33 |
3.57 |
3.26 |
3.66 |
Table 1.20: Average Performance Ratings on Dispositions Assessment for Initial and Advanced Candidates in All Programs, Spring 2007
DISPOSITIONS |
Initial
Candidates
|
Advanced Candidates
|
Believe all children can learn . . . |
3.10 |
3.32 |
Reflect on teaching practices . . . |
3.15 |
3.27 |
Use ongoing assessment to identify . . . |
3.08 |
3.18 |
Take pride in work and work environment. |
3.25 |
3.44 |
Meet ethical standards of practice. |
3.21 |
3.41 |
Are voices for educational and social justice |
3.13 |
3.36 |
Value human diversity . . . |
3.23 |
3.39 |
Join and participate professionally . . . |
3.06 |
3.22 |
Keep abreast of new ideas . . . |
3.19 |
3.30 |
Value use of technology . . . |
3.17 |
3.38 |
Summary Averages |
3.16 |
3.33 |
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