Development and Evolution of a Teacher Dispositions Framework and Assessment

This purpose of this chapter was to examine the current disposition framework, assessment tools, and instructional practices of the authors' college of education. The authors sought to review data from surveys and disposition assessments to consider revisions to the framework and tools to better support the students. In addition to examining their own practices, they reviewed disposition frameworks and assessments from other colleges of education. The foundational focus areas are representative of the professional disposition they want to foster in their teacher candidates; however, the items and examples for guidance require revision to ensure their current teaching environment is represented. This review provided several implications and next steps that are discussed.