The Teaching & Learning faculty are committed to upholding the ideals set forth in the conceptual framework of the College of Education.
The College's conceptual framework is aligned to Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. In order to graduate, all students must demonstrate competency in those standards. Several standards relate to dispositions for teaching. The framework identifies the dispositions expected of all students in the various programs. The five major categories of dispositions are as follows:
All instructors’ reports on students’ dispositions will be sent to the Dispositions Coordinator (DC). Students who experience difficulties in dispositions will meet individually with the DC. The DC will assign activities designed to assist students in improving dispositions for teaching. The ultimate goal of this process is to promote successful completion of the program, though that may not always be the outcome of the process. All questions regarding the dispositions assessment and support process should be directed to the Dispositions Coordinator.
Progress in the five categories of dispositions will be assessed and monitored throughout all classes. All candidates are expected to read the rubric, status levels criteria, and status consequences.