handbook for cooperating teachers - Wilmington University

Definitions of Scoring ElementsExamples of Dispositions Related to Each Element13.1 Candidate understands the importance of educators as learners.• Believes that educators should engage in continuous learning throughout their careers to improve their knowledge andskills;• Believes in the value of life-long learning;• Willingly engages in professional discussions about subject matter, about student learning of subject matter, and/or aboutstrategies for effectively teaching subject matter;• Makes efforts to study and learn more about subject matter, about student learning of subject matter, and/or about strategiesfor effectively teaching subject matter.13.2 Candidate understands the importance of sensitivity to context and culture in the school and classroom settings.• Understands the context of the school in the community;• Believes that all students can learn;• Is sensitive to community and cultural norms;• Values students and helps students value each other in the school and classroom;• Is willing to work with and support all students in the school and classroom.13.3 Candidate understands the importance of inquiry, analysis, and reflection in the teaching process.• Values critical thinking and problem solving in the classroom;• Is willing to give and to receive help;• Recognizes the professional responsibility for engaging in and improving professional practice;• Is committed to continually seek out, develop, and refine practices that address the individual learning needs of students;• Is a reflective practitioner who is willing to analyze and evaluate his/her own practice for the purpose of improvement as aclassroom teacher.Mean Score:_______College of EducationProfessional PartnersCreating Environments for Learning86Assessor:__________________________________________(Print Name)__________________________________________(Signature)