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CANDIDATE DISPOSITION FORM

! Multiple Subject

Candidate Name: ___________________________________

! Single Subject

Candidate Program Level:

! Early School Experience

! Teaching Practicum I

! Teaching Practicum II

To the respondent: Effective credential candidates should enter our programs with certain dispositions and continue

to develop those dispositions through the experiences provided in our professional programs. Please mark an “x” in

the box that represents your rating of the dispositions, keeping in mind the candidateʼs current program level. For

explanations of each performance level and disposition, please see the rubric on the back of this form to guide you in

your ratings. The purpose of this form is to guide and inform program faculty in their acceptance decisions and to

monitor professional growth throughout the credential program.

Disposition

Unacceptable

Acceptable

Exceptional

Beginning

Professional

(1)

Practice

(4)

(2)

(3)

Disposition #1

Appreciates and values human diversity, recognizes

community and cultural norms, shows respect for

studentsʼ varied talents and perspectives, seeks to

foster culturally-appropriate communications and

demonstrates best practices in his or her field.

Disposition #2

Believes that all children can learn, appreciates their

varying abilities and persists in helping all children

achieve success.

Disposition #3

Committed to continuous, self-directed learning,

critical thinking and reflection in order to refine

instructional practice and deepen knowledge in the

academic disciplines.

Disposition #4

Demonstrates pride in the education profession and

participates in collaborative relationships with

colleagues, students, parents, and social and

professional communities and agencies.

Disposition #5

Committed to the expression and use of democratic

values and is committed to creating a learning

environment that fosters active engagement in

learning and encourages positive social interaction.

Signature ______________________________________ Print Name ___________________________________

Position _________________________________________________ Date _______________________________

School ___________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________

Total hours spent in your classroom: _____

Dates from_________ to _________ Diverse classroom " yes

" no

Number of English Language Learners in your classroom:

Recommend for Credential Program acceptance: " yes

" no (Early Field Experience only)

Additional comments are welcome.

Candidate Disposition Form

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