Impact & Dispositions of Educators (Lesson 1.02, 1.03, and 1.05)

According to research, which has the greatest impact on student success?

• teacher quality
• class size
• extracurricular activities
• socioeconomic status of students

An educators attitudes, values, and beliefs demonstrated through both verbal and non-verbal behaviors as they interact with students, families, colleagues, and communities is their

• emotion
• disposition
• personality
• temperament

Mrs. Biggers treats every student with gentleness, without showing favoritism, and displays ethical professional behavior. What disposition is she demonstrating?

• high expectations for all
• kindness, fairness, and integrity
• positive attitude for teaching and learning
• respectful and empathetic in interactions

Mr. Ramirez is an educator who sets realistic goals for student success actively supports learners to reach their full potential. What disposition is he demonstrating?

• continuous learning and refining practice
• positive attitude for teaching and learning
• high expectations for all
• kindness, fairness, and integrity

Mrs. Polenski is enthusiastic and optimistic when greeting her students. She creates a welcoming climate in her classroom. Which disposition is she demonstrating?

• kindness, fairness, and integrity
• respectful and empathetic interactions
• high expectations for all
• positive attitude for teaching and learning

Mr. Jung is shows compassion and understanding for others. He is understands the diverse cultures of his students and implements activities that value inclusiveness. Which disposition is he demonstrating?

• high expectations for all
• respectful and empathetic interactions
• continuous learning and refining practice
• positive attitude for teaching and learning

Ms. Smith uses a wide range of professional resources to ensure her methods are relevant and comprehensive to meet the needs of her students. Which disposition is she demonstrating?

• continuous learning and refining practice
• high expectations for all
• kindness, fairness, and integrity
• positive attitude for teaching and learning

A teacher provides non-grade level resources to some of his students because he feels "they can't do grade level work." Which disposition is he NOT demonstrating?

• positive attitude for teaching and learning
• high expectations for all
• respectful and empathetic in interactions
• continuous learning and refining practice

A teacher is behaving in a manner that is discriminatory, intolerant, or closed-minded. They resist working with some groups of students. Which disposition is this teacher NOT demonstrating?

• kindness, fairness, and integrity
• high expectations for all
• positive attitude for teaching and learning
• continuous learning and refining practice

A teacher maintains a messy or disorganized classroom, uses negative reinforcement to try to motivate students, and actively shares dislike for job or profession in front of others. Which disposition is this teacher NOT demonstrating?

• respectful and empathetic interactions
• kindness, fairness, integrity
• high expectations for all
• positive attitude for teaching and learning