Professional Teaching Dispositions: Exhibit dispositions required for effective teaching and professional practice
There are many dispositions that I feel comfortable with. One is professional behaviors. I feel comfortable in this area because attendance and promptness are two of my major strengths. Professional language is also one of my strengths as I have been in countless situations that require a professional language. One area I may need to work in when it comes to professional behaviors is dressing to convey professionalism. Although I dress professionally, I'm never sure if it's always appropriate for the setting. Despite this, I feel very comfortable with my professional behaviors in my teaching practice. Another disposition I feel comfortable with is ethical behavior and integrity. I have always been trust worthy and honest and I believe I am beyond proficient in that within my teaching practices. I honor confidentiality and I am able to assess information critically most of the time. As I have grown as a future educator, I have begun feeling more confident in my ability to assess information critically. These two dispositions are just examples of my proficiency with professional teaching dispositions.
One disposition area I need to focus on during student teaching is being an effective communicator. Although I am proficient in professional oral and written expression, I am still developing when it comes to using digital media in a professional manner. I have always felt behind the curve when it comes to technology so I am struggling with using it effectively. I want to focus on this area during student teaching because I believe it's important for all teachers to incorporate digital media in their lessons. In this world, technology is advancing so quickly that not incorporating it into lessons is a disservice to students. Using digital media during lessons increases student's knowledge of the content, as well as their knowledge of technology. Since I know I need to focus on this area, I am confident that I will reach proficiency in it by the end of my student teaching semester.
Throughout this semester, I have learned and grown substantially as a future educator. Although I had no idea, I was developing all of the dispositions through all of my hard work. It is clear to me how important dispositions are in order to ensure every educator is prepared to lead students to success effectively. Although I feel proficient in many of the dispositions, I'm excited to continue to grow in my education.
One disposition area I need to focus on during student teaching is being an effective communicator. Although I am proficient in professional oral and written expression, I am still developing when it comes to using digital media in a professional manner. I have always felt behind the curve when it comes to technology so I am struggling with using it effectively. I want to focus on this area during student teaching because I believe it's important for all teachers to incorporate digital media in their lessons. In this world, technology is advancing so quickly that not incorporating it into lessons is a disservice to students. Using digital media during lessons increases student's knowledge of the content, as well as their knowledge of technology. Since I know I need to focus on this area, I am confident that I will reach proficiency in it by the end of my student teaching semester.
Throughout this semester, I have learned and grown substantially as a future educator. Although I had no idea, I was developing all of the dispositions through all of my hard work. It is clear to me how important dispositions are in order to ensure every educator is prepared to lead students to success effectively. Although I feel proficient in many of the dispositions, I'm excited to continue to grow in my education.