Dispositions for Teaching in the Division of Education

According to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Dispositions for Teaching are defined as: "The values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities and affect student learning, motivation, and attitudes related to values such as caring, fairness, honest, responsibility, and social justice." Dispositions for teaching are assessed at the initial interview for acceptance into the Graduate Programs. Candidates are periodically assessed during each of the three phases of the Programs.

Candidates who evidence a lack of proper dispositions for teaching may be counseled out of the teacher education program and advised to investigate other careers. If necessary, candidates will be required to meet with the Program Director, the Division Dean and ultimately with the Dispositions Committee. Candidates may not invite additional persons to this meeting. The decision of the Dispositions Committee is final. Candidates who consistently demonstrate a lack of dispositions needed for teaching will be required to withdraw from the teacher education program.