Dispositions

Attitudes, perceptions or beliefs that form the basis for behavior Dispositions Characteristics Behaviors

Perceptions of Self Most important factor of educator effectiveness Confident in ability to help others learn Can handle problems Identify with diverse individuals Take into account individual, racial, cultural and generational differences

Perceptions of Others See people in realistic and positive ways See students as dependable, able, and trustworthy Believe students will do what’s right more often than not Believe students are able to cope and deal with own problems Trust students

Perceptions of Purpose See job in larger context as releasing students’ inner potential to become whatever their talents and interests might permit Concerned about how students will develop and behave—always See job as helping students grow into good citizens and neighbors

Frame of Reference Deal with students’ feelings, attitudes, and beliefs Listen to students’ problems Make class challenging and non- threatening Display a sense of humor Recognize students must grow in quantity of knowledge AND in their mental health

EIU’s Categories Interactions with Students Professional Ethics and Practices Effective Communication Planning & Teaching for Student Learning Sensitivity to Diversity & Equity