EDU 390 Wk 3 – Summative Assessment: A Study of Professional Dispositions and Skills

Teacher dispositions may be less visible than knowledge and skills; however, they can be considered the most influential quality of highly effective educators. Dispositions are the values, attitudes, commitments, and professional ethics that influence a teacher’s behaviors toward students, colleagues, families, and communities. In addition to dispositions, a successful teacher must have effective communication and collaboration skills.

This 2-part assignment provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your own professional dispositions and determine effective communication and collaboration skills for educators.

Part 1: Professional Dispositions Reflection

Review the following resources:

• “Teacher Dispositions: What Kind of Candidates Do We Have in a Teacher Preparation Program, and How Can We Make Them Better?” from the Wk 1 University Library Activities
• Teacher Education Handbookitems:
• Conceptual Framework (click on Conceptual Framework)
• Supplemental Standards for Candidates in P–12 College of Education Programs (click on Professional Expectations and then Supplemental Standards)

Reflect on your own proficiency within the following areas:

• Professional teacher dispositions
• Communication skills
• Collaboration skills

Write a 1-page reflection that addresses the following questions:

• Which area do you feel most proficient in, and why? Which area do you feel least proficient in, and why?
• What will you do to address any deficiencies you feel you have?
• What resources are available to help you grow, such as professional organizations, online tools, and others?

Part 2: Communication and Collaboration Guide

Create a 2-page guide for beginning teachers that addresses professional communication and collaboration in education.

Include examples and descriptions for each of the following in relation to teaching in your guide:

• Written communication strategies
• Oral communication strategies
• Communication resources
• School-based collaborations
• Grade-level team
• Child study team
• Professional learning community
• Individual collaborations (e.g., teacher and colleague, teacher and family, teacher and student)
• Collaboration strategies
• Conflict management strategies

Submit your assignment.