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Dispositions Assessment

In addition to strong academic performance, candidates in the History Education Program

should demonstrate the dispositions necessary for success in the teaching profession. In

fact, Bagwell College of Education policy regarding admission to and retention in teacher

ed programs states that candidates must exhibit “responsible, professional behavior in all

classes, the field experience[s], and interactions with peers and faculty.”

This Dispositions Assessment is to be completed by at least two faculty members from

whom an HIED student has taken upper level (3000-4000) history courses. (The student

is to request assessments from two history professors; the program area may ask a third

faculty member to complete the form.) In addition, all KSU faculty members are welcome

to complete this form for any HIED student they teach.

Faculty Member: Please rate the teacher candidate named below and return this form

directly to Dr. Bryan McGovern (in person, via office mailbox [#2206], or via email at

bmcgover@kennesaw.edu). An electronic copy of the form is available on the History

and Philosophy website. We appreciate your taking the time to do this. Thank you.

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________

Professor’s Name: ___________________________

Date________________

Rating Scale:

L1/Unacceptable

L2/Needs Work

L3/Acceptable

L4/Excellent

UR/Unable to Rate

Academic Dispositions:

1. Candidate takes personal initiative regarding course work in terms of readings,

materials, meetings with the instructor, and other matters.

L/4

U/R

2. Candidate displays flexibility in thinking and openness to new ideas.

U/R

3. Candidate demonstrates the ability to solve problems and think critically.

U/R

4. Candidate exhibits intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in academic

pursuits.

U/R

Dispositions Assessment