Now that you have discovered what dispositions are and why dispositions are important for student-centered learning to occur, it is time to see examples of positive, student-centered dispositions in action. Each video features school administrators explaining why the specific category of dispositions are so vitally important to a school district and the students of a school district. Teachers then explain how they use their own dispositions as a tool to educate all students. Finally, you will see teachers in action as they teach a class and let their natural dispositions generate student interest and engagement.
The videos serve a two-fold purpose. First, the videos are exceptional supplemental material to the four types of dispositions covered in the "Assessing & Training Educators on Dispositions" materials. If you completed the training materials and want to see dispositions in action, these videos will further demonstrate and enforce the knowledge you have gained. Second, administrators who want to coach teachers on the importance of dispositions and provide examples of what student-centered dispositions look like have an opportunity to bring the coaching session to life with the examples contained in the videos. The lessons learned through these videos may be incorporated into a Professional Growth Plan or a Corrective Action Plan.
Whether supplementing training and knowledge of dispositions or enhancing abilities by viewing dispositions in action, these videos demonstrate why students respond to teachers who possess and utilize positive, student-centered dispositions.
Dispositions Overview Video
According to the National Survey on Favorite Teacher Characteristics from “Great Teachers, Great Memories”, teachers become favorite teachers 6% of the time for their knowledge, 19% of the time for their teaching skills and 75% of the time for their dispositions. Yet, most hiring processes focus only on knowledge and teaching skills.
Positive and lasting student engagement with teachers is the goal of every school district, so why not change the interview to ask questions that measure dispositions? This video introduces why disposition questions are so important and introduces the four categories of dispositions to screen for during the pre-employment screening and interview process. (Run-time: 4:24)
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Dispositions toward One-self Video
The ability of teachers to identify with all students and feel confident in the impact they will have on student learning and development will lead to increased student success. In this video, school principals will explain the importance of a teacher’s dispositions toward self for all students. Teachers will explain how they use their own dispositions toward self to assist their student’s learning. The video will conclude with teachers in the classroom, demonstrating their positive, student-centered dispositions toward one-self for every student they teach. (Run-time: 6:31)
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Dispositions toward Others Video
Effective teachers see all students as having the ability to do what is right when provided with an opportunity to do so. Furthermore, effective teachers believe others are able to find adequate solutions to events in their own lives. In this video, school principals will explain
the importance of a teacher’s dispositions toward others for all students. Teachers will explain how they use their own dispositions toward others to assist their student’s learning. The video will conclude with teachers in the classroom, demonstrating their positive, student-centered dispositions toward others for every student they teach. (Run-time: 4:08)
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Dispositions about Purpose Video
When teachers possess the ability to step back and see the big picture in education, they will enable students to grow into world-class
citizens. Understanding that they are not simply there for students to earn grades, but learn life lessons that will affect students for the rest of their lives, is what allows teachers to positively impact students far beyond the classroom. In this video, school principals will explain
the importance of a teacher’s dispositions about purpose for all students. Teachers will explain how they use their own dispositions about purpose to assist their student’s learning. The video will conclude with teachers in the classroom, demonstrating their positive, student-centered dispositions about purpose for every student they teach (Run-time: 5:13)
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General Frame of Reference Video
Effective teaching is much more than simply delivering a lesson and testing student knowledge afterwards. There is a human aspect of teaching, requiring teachers to deal with the feelings, beliefs and attitudes of students. Teachers who show true concern for students and get involved in the interests of their students will discover increased learning and student engagement. In this video, school principals will explain the importance of a teacher’s general frame of reference towards all students. Teachers will explain how they use their own general frame of reference to assist their student’s learning. The video will conclude with teachers in the classroom, demonstrating their positive, student-centered general frame of reference for every student they teach (Run-time: 5:15)
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