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What Makes a Great Teacher?

Directions: Understanding the College of Education’s Professional Dispositions Learners, The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification’s Model Code of Ethics, and the skills traits and attributes of effective teachers is paramount in your future career in education. To do this please complete parts 1, 2, and 3. Each question should be responded to in 50-75 words.

Part 1: The College of Education’s Professional Dispositions of Learners

Directions: Access the College of Education’s Professional Dispositions of Learners from the resources in the classroom. Answer each of the following questions in 50-75 words.

Disposition 1

Fairness

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How can you demonstrate fairness in the classroom? 

Disposition 2

Professional Conduct

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How do professional behaviors contribute to a positive learning environment?

Disposition 3

Curiosity

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How does curiosity impact your personal learning experience?

Disposition 4

Honesty

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How does honesty affect the trust and integrity of the learning environment?

Disposition 5

Compassion

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question: How does compassion contribute to a supportive and caring classroom atmosphere?

Disposition 6

Advocacy

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How can you contribute to advocating for your future (or current) students' well-being?

Disposition 7

Dedication

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How can you demonstrate dedication to your education and the learning community?

Disposition 8

Reflection

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

In what ways can regular reflection improve your learning outcomes?

Disposition 9

Respect for the Diversity of Others

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

What can you do to further respect and value the differences among your peers?

Disposition 10

High Expectations

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this disposition in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

Do you believe that high expectations can empower students to excel?

Part 2: Model Code of Ethics

Directions: Access the Model Code of Ethics for Educator (MCEE) from the resources in the classroom. Answer each of the following questions in 50-75 words.

Principle 1

Responsibility to the Profession

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

Why is it important for teachers to be responsible towards the profession of education?

Principle 2

Responsibility for Professional Competence

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

What are some ways that you plan to demonstrate professional competence in your future classroom?

Principle 3

Responsibility to Students

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How can teachers demonstrate that they have a responsibility to students?

Principle 4

Responsibility to the School Community

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

What is one way that you plan to demonstrate the responsibility to the school community in your future career?

Principle 5

Responsible and Ethical Use of Technology

When have you seen a teacher demonstrate or not demonstrate this principle in the classroom?

Reflection Question:

How can educational professionals best demonstrate the ethical use of technology?

Part 3: Skills Traits and Attributes

Directions: Respond to the reflection question based of your previous experience in education as a student, parent, or employee in 50-75 words.

Reflection Question:

What skills, traits, or attributes have you seen demonstrated by effective teachers from your past educational experience?

What skills, traits, or attributes do you believe you need to develop to be an effective teacher?