Developing Dispositions

Developing Dispositions is a straightforward, simplistic introduction to the field of education. The chapters align to the dimensions of human interaction, oral communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and leadership skills and dispositions. Ready-to-use activities, assessments, rubrics, and forms are provided that will serve to develop critical skills and dispositions in preservice teachers.

Developing Dispositions can benefit many:

• To the teacher candidate preparing for more intensive field experiences or student teaching, this workbook provides a refresher of the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the effective teacher.
• To the teacher candidate in need of additional support and remediation, it is a valuable resource to be used in part or in whole to target to strengthen growth areas.
• To the education faculty member, it is a long-awaited resource that succinctly identifies the critical skills and dispositions of the effective teacher and guides the development thereof.