Dispositional Professional Qualities in Teacher Education Program Candidates, Self-Assessment

Dispositional Professional Qualities

This form describes five dispositions that educators aspire to in the pursuit of increasing student learning. The form can be used to help teacher candidates learn about the indicators for each characteristic through activities such as class discussions and personal reflections. This form will also be used to evaluate dispositions that education students display during class and field experience, to document professional progress, and to identify areas where improvement is needed.

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Definitions of Rankings
Serious Concerns: Behavior displayed is contrary to expectations for this disposition
Needs Improvement: Behavior is displayed occasionally
Emerging: Behavior is displayed frequently
Acceptable: Behavior is displayed frequently and consistently

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* Disposition 1: Caring
Candidates with this set of dispositions value and appreciate all aspects of other persons’ well being–cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual–thereby enhancing opportunities for learning needs of other education students and in working with professionals. The following list comprises many, but not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or behaviors which characterize a set of caring dispositions.

	Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	Serious Concerns (1)	Needs Improvement (2)	Emerging (3)	Acceptable (4)
1.1 Empathy: Identifies with, and sees things from the perspective of others.	1.1 Empathy: Identifies with, and sees things from the perspective of others. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.1 Empathy: Identifies with, and sees things from the perspective of others. Serious Concerns (1)	1.1 Empathy: Identifies with, and sees things from the perspective of others. Needs Improvement (2)	1.1 Empathy: Identifies with, and sees things from the perspective of others. Emerging (3)	1.1 Empathy: Identifies with, and sees things from the perspective of others. Acceptable (4)
1.2 Compassion: Desires to help relieve the suffering of others.	1.2 Compassion: Desires to help relieve the suffering of others. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.2 Compassion: Desires to help relieve the suffering of others. Serious Concerns (1)	1.2 Compassion: Desires to help relieve the suffering of others. Needs Improvement (2)	1.2 Compassion: Desires to help relieve the suffering of others. Emerging (3)	1.2 Compassion: Desires to help relieve the suffering of others. Acceptable (4)
1.3 Rapport: Develops appropriate relationships with peers and other stakeholders.	1.3 Rapport: Develops appropriate relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.3 Rapport: Develops appropriate relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Serious Concerns (1)	1.3 Rapport: Develops appropriate relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Needs Improvement (2)	1.3 Rapport: Develops appropriate relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Emerging (3)	1.3 Rapport: Develops appropriate relationships with peers and other stakeholders. Acceptable (4)
1.4 Respect: Shows appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others.	1.4 Respect: Shows appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.4 Respect: Shows appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others. Serious Concerns (1)	1.4 Respect: Shows appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others. Needs Improvement (2)	1.4 Respect: Shows appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others. Emerging (3)	1.4 Respect: Shows appropriate regard for the needs, ideas, and experiences of others. Acceptable (4)
1.5 Passion: Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and optimism for the people, content, and context of the teaching/learning process.	1.5 Passion: Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and optimism for the people, content, and context of the teaching/learning process. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.5 Passion: Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and optimism for the people, content, and context of the teaching/learning process. Serious Concerns (1)	1.5 Passion: Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and optimism for the people, content, and context of the teaching/learning process. Needs Improvement (2)	1.5 Passion: Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and optimism for the people, content, and context of the teaching/learning process. Emerging (3)	1.5 Passion: Demonstrates interest, enthusiasm and optimism for the people, content, and context of the teaching/learning process. Acceptable (4)
1.6 Cultural Competence: Appreciates and capitalizes upon diversity; is aware of and acts to reduce one’s own biases; employs culturally sensitive pedagogy.	1.6 Cultural Competence: Appreciates and capitalizes upon diversity; is aware of and acts to reduce one’s own biases; employs culturally sensitive pedagogy. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.6 Cultural Competence: Appreciates and capitalizes upon diversity; is aware of and acts to reduce one’s own biases; employs culturally sensitive pedagogy. Serious Concerns (1)	1.6 Cultural Competence: Appreciates and capitalizes upon diversity; is aware of and acts to reduce one’s own biases; employs culturally sensitive pedagogy. Needs Improvement (2)	1.6 Cultural Competence: Appreciates and capitalizes upon diversity; is aware of and acts to reduce one’s own biases; employs culturally sensitive pedagogy. Emerging (3)	1.6 Cultural Competence: Appreciates and capitalizes upon diversity; is aware of and acts to reduce one’s own biases; employs culturally sensitive pedagogy. Acceptable (4)
1.7 Humane: Displays sensitivity, gentleness and kindheartedness while interacting with others.	1.7 Humane: Displays sensitivity, gentleness and kindheartedness while interacting with others. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	1.7 Humane: Displays sensitivity, gentleness and kindheartedness while interacting with others. Serious Concerns (1)	1.7 Humane: Displays sensitivity, gentleness and kindheartedness while interacting with others. Needs Improvement (2)	1.7 Humane: Displays sensitivity, gentleness and kindheartedness while interacting with others. Emerging (3)	1.7 Humane: Displays sensitivity, gentleness and kindheartedness while interacting with others. Acceptable (4)

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* Disposition 2: Communication
Candidates with this set of dispositions are sensitive to and skillful in the various aspects of human activity. They have effective interpersonal relationship skills and attitudes that foster collaborative enterprises useful in enhancing the teaching-learning process. The following list comprises many, but not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or behaviors which characterize a set of communicative dispositions:

	Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	Serious Concerns (1)	Needs Improvement (2)	Emerging (3)	Acceptable (4)
2.1 Presence: Engages in human interactions and other’s needs, keen with-it-ness.	2.1 Presence: Engages in human interactions and other’s needs, keen with-it-ness. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	2.1 Presence: Engages in human interactions and other’s needs, keen with-it-ness. Serious Concerns (1)	2.1 Presence: Engages in human interactions and other’s needs, keen with-it-ness. Needs Improvement (2)	2.1 Presence: Engages in human interactions and other’s needs, keen with-it-ness. Emerging (3)	2.1 Presence: Engages in human interactions and other’s needs, keen with-it-ness. Acceptable (4)
2.2 Responsiveness: Attentive to others’ needs; the ability and inclination to act as best meets the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others and their circumstances.	2.2 Responsiveness: Attentive to others’ needs; the ability and inclination to act as best meets the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others and their circumstances. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	2.2 Responsiveness: Attentive to others’ needs; the ability and inclination to act as best meets the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others and their circumstances. Serious Concerns (1)	2.2 Responsiveness: Attentive to others’ needs; the ability and inclination to act as best meets the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others and their circumstances. Needs Improvement (2)	2.2 Responsiveness: Attentive to others’ needs; the ability and inclination to act as best meets the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others and their circumstances. Emerging (3)	2.2 Responsiveness: Attentive to others’ needs; the ability and inclination to act as best meets the needs, subtle as well as obvious, of others and their circumstances. Acceptable (4)
2.3 Attentiveness: Concentrates on others’ communication; takes others’ communication into account.	2.3 Attentiveness: Concentrates on others’ communication; takes others’ communication into account. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	2.3 Attentiveness: Concentrates on others’ communication; takes others’ communication into account. Serious Concerns (1)	2.3 Attentiveness: Concentrates on others’ communication; takes others’ communication into account. Needs Improvement (2)	2.3 Attentiveness: Concentrates on others’ communication; takes others’ communication into account. Emerging (3)	2.3 Attentiveness: Concentrates on others’ communication; takes others’ communication into account. Acceptable (4)
2.4 Authenticity: Genuineness that fosters and enhances the teaching and learning process while exercising judgment about personal and professional boundaries.	2.4 Authenticity: Genuineness that fosters and enhances the teaching and learning process while exercising judgment about personal and professional boundaries. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	2.4 Authenticity: Genuineness that fosters and enhances the teaching and learning process while exercising judgment about personal and professional boundaries. Serious Concerns (1)	2.4 Authenticity: Genuineness that fosters and enhances the teaching and learning process while exercising judgment about personal and professional boundaries. Needs Improvement (2)	2.4 Authenticity: Genuineness that fosters and enhances the teaching and learning process while exercising judgment about personal and professional boundaries. Emerging (3)	2.4 Authenticity: Genuineness that fosters and enhances the teaching and learning process while exercising judgment about personal and professional boundaries. Acceptable (4)
2.5 Collaborativeness: Open to involving and working with others in planning, problem solving and learning.	2.5 Collaborativeness: Open to involving and working with others in planning, problem solving and learning. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	2.5 Collaborativeness: Open to involving and working with others in planning, problem solving and learning. Serious Concerns (1)	2.5 Collaborativeness: Open to involving and working with others in planning, problem solving and learning. Needs Improvement (2)	2.5 Collaborativeness: Open to involving and working with others in planning, problem solving and learning. Emerging (3)	2.5 Collaborativeness: Open to involving and working with others in planning, problem solving and learning. Acceptable (4)
2.6 Voice: Willing to openly engage and respond to peers, faculty, teachers, administrators, parents, and community as the need arises.	2.6 Voice: Willing to openly engage and respond to peers, faculty, teachers, administrators, parents, and community as the need arises. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	2.6 Voice: Willing to openly engage and respond to peers, faculty, teachers, administrators, parents, and community as the need arises. Serious Concerns (1)	2.6 Voice: Willing to openly engage and respond to peers, faculty, teachers, administrators, parents, and community as the need arises. Needs Improvement (2)	2.6 Voice: Willing to openly engage and respond to peers, faculty, teachers, administrators, parents, and community as the need arises. Emerging (3)	2.6 Voice: Willing to openly engage and respond to peers, faculty, teachers, administrators, parents, and community as the need arises. Acceptable (4)

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* Disposition 3: Creative
Candidates with this set of dispositions display the capacity to envision and craft things in novel and meaningful ways to meet the needs of students. The following list comprises many, but not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or behaviors which characterize a set of creative dispositions:

	Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	Serious Concerns (1)	Needs Improvement (2)	Emerging (3)	Acceptable (4)
3.1 Flexibility: Adapts, adjusts, and modifies practices to meet the needs of students and peers; thinks on one’s feet; is comfortable with change.	3.1 Flexibility: Adapts, adjusts, and modifies practices to meet the needs of students and peers; thinks on one’s feet; is comfortable with change. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	3.1 Flexibility: Adapts, adjusts, and modifies practices to meet the needs of students and peers; thinks on one’s feet; is comfortable with change. Serious Concerns (1)	3.1 Flexibility: Adapts, adjusts, and modifies practices to meet the needs of students and peers; thinks on one’s feet; is comfortable with change. Needs Improvement (2)	3.1 Flexibility: Adapts, adjusts, and modifies practices to meet the needs of students and peers; thinks on one’s feet; is comfortable with change. Emerging (3)	3.1 Flexibility: Adapts, adjusts, and modifies practices to meet the needs of students and peers; thinks on one’s feet; is comfortable with change. Acceptable (4)
3.2 Inventiveness: Uses the needs and interests of students to approach curricular and strategic decisions; visualizes and implements novel ideas and practices.	3.2 Inventiveness: Uses the needs and interests of students to approach curricular and strategic decisions; visualizes and implements novel ideas and practices. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	3.2 Inventiveness: Uses the needs and interests of students to approach curricular and strategic decisions; visualizes and implements novel ideas and practices. Serious Concerns (1)	3.2 Inventiveness: Uses the needs and interests of students to approach curricular and strategic decisions; visualizes and implements novel ideas and practices. Needs Improvement (2)	3.2 Inventiveness: Uses the needs and interests of students to approach curricular and strategic decisions; visualizes and implements novel ideas and practices. Emerging (3)	3.2 Inventiveness: Uses the needs and interests of students to approach curricular and strategic decisions; visualizes and implements novel ideas and practices. Acceptable (4)
3.3 Resourcefulness: Utilizes resources in effective ways; adapts practices to unforeseen challenges.	3.3 Resourcefulness: Utilizes resources in effective ways; adapts practices to unforeseen challenges. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	3.3 Resourcefulness: Utilizes resources in effective ways; adapts practices to unforeseen challenges. Serious Concerns (1)	3.3 Resourcefulness: Utilizes resources in effective ways; adapts practices to unforeseen challenges. Needs Improvement (2)	3.3 Resourcefulness: Utilizes resources in effective ways; adapts practices to unforeseen challenges. Emerging (3)	3.3 Resourcefulness: Utilizes resources in effective ways; adapts practices to unforeseen challenges. Acceptable (4)
3.4 Resilience: Endures stress and maintains stability in the face of disruption and/or chaos; recovers poise, spirit and good humor quickly.	3.4 Resilience: Endures stress and maintains stability in the face of disruption and/or chaos; recovers poise, spirit and good humor quickly. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	3.4 Resilience: Endures stress and maintains stability in the face of disruption and/or chaos; recovers poise, spirit and good humor quickly. Serious Concerns (1)	3.4 Resilience: Endures stress and maintains stability in the face of disruption and/or chaos; recovers poise, spirit and good humor quickly. Needs Improvement (2)	3.4 Resilience: Endures stress and maintains stability in the face of disruption and/or chaos; recovers poise, spirit and good humor quickly. Emerging (3)	3.4 Resilience: Endures stress and maintains stability in the face of disruption and/or chaos; recovers poise, spirit and good humor quickly. Acceptable (4)

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* Disposition 4: Critical
Candidates with this set of dispositions have the ability to examine closely, to critique, and to ask questions. They do not accept the status quo at face value but employ higher level thinking skills to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize. Self-evaluation and reflection characterize candidates with this set of dispositions. The following list comprises many, but not all, of the qualities, tendencies, and/or behaviors which characterize a set of critical dispositions:

	Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	Serious Concerns (1)	Needs Improvement (2)	Emerging (3)	Acceptable (4)
4.1 Reflectiveness: Takes time consistently to evaluate effectiveness of instruction & behavior in terms of the larger goals of education; nurtures reflectivity in students and peers; reflects on own growth and accountability.	4.1 Reflectiveness: Takes time consistently to evaluate effectiveness of instruction & behavior in terms of the larger goals of education; nurtures reflectivity in students and peers; reflects on own growth and accountability. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.1 Reflectiveness: Takes time consistently to evaluate effectiveness of instruction & behavior in terms of the larger goals of education; nurtures reflectivity in students and peers; reflects on own growth and accountability. Serious Concerns (1)	4.1 Reflectiveness: Takes time consistently to evaluate effectiveness of instruction & behavior in terms of the larger goals of education; nurtures reflectivity in students and peers; reflects on own growth and accountability. Needs Improvement (2)	4.1 Reflectiveness: Takes time consistently to evaluate effectiveness of instruction & behavior in terms of the larger goals of education; nurtures reflectivity in students and peers; reflects on own growth and accountability. Emerging (3)	4.1 Reflectiveness: Takes time consistently to evaluate effectiveness of instruction & behavior in terms of the larger goals of education; nurtures reflectivity in students and peers; reflects on own growth and accountability. Acceptable (4)
4.2 Initiative: Exhibits a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; gathers relevant data and persistently seeks to improve situations or areas of need.	4.2 Initiative: Exhibits a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; gathers relevant data and persistently seeks to improve situations or areas of need. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.2 Initiative: Exhibits a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; gathers relevant data and persistently seeks to improve situations or areas of need. Serious Concerns (1)	4.2 Initiative: Exhibits a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; gathers relevant data and persistently seeks to improve situations or areas of need. Needs Improvement (2)	4.2 Initiative: Exhibits a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; gathers relevant data and persistently seeks to improve situations or areas of need. Emerging (3)	4.2 Initiative: Exhibits a willingness to pursue solutions to problems or questions; gathers relevant data and persistently seeks to improve situations or areas of need. Acceptable (4)
4.3 Open-mindedness: Exhibits an ability to look at different sides of an issue; recognizes the possibility of error in one’s own beliefs and practices; does not display or act upon prejudices against people or ideas.	4.3 Open-mindedness: Exhibits an ability to look at different sides of an issue; recognizes the possibility of error in one’s own beliefs and practices; does not display or act upon prejudices against people or ideas. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.3 Open-mindedness: Exhibits an ability to look at different sides of an issue; recognizes the possibility of error in one’s own beliefs and practices; does not display or act upon prejudices against people or ideas. Serious Concerns (1)	4.3 Open-mindedness: Exhibits an ability to look at different sides of an issue; recognizes the possibility of error in one’s own beliefs and practices; does not display or act upon prejudices against people or ideas. Needs Improvement (2)	4.3 Open-mindedness: Exhibits an ability to look at different sides of an issue; recognizes the possibility of error in one’s own beliefs and practices; does not display or act upon prejudices against people or ideas. Emerging (3)	4.3 Open-mindedness: Exhibits an ability to look at different sides of an issue; recognizes the possibility of error in one’s own beliefs and practices; does not display or act upon prejudices against people or ideas. Acceptable (4)
4.4 Efficacy: Nurtures high expectations, demonstrates self direction and confidence, and empowers students and peers.	4.4 Efficacy: Nurtures high expectations, demonstrates self direction and confidence, and empowers students and peers. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.4 Efficacy: Nurtures high expectations, demonstrates self direction and confidence, and empowers students and peers. Serious Concerns (1)	4.4 Efficacy: Nurtures high expectations, demonstrates self direction and confidence, and empowers students and peers. Needs Improvement (2)	4.4 Efficacy: Nurtures high expectations, demonstrates self direction and confidence, and empowers students and peers. Emerging (3)	4.4 Efficacy: Nurtures high expectations, demonstrates self direction and confidence, and empowers students and peers. Acceptable (4)
4.5 Humility: Places the needs of the learner and/or learning task above ones own ego; reflects on own growth and accountability.	4.5 Humility: Places the needs of the learner and/or learning task above ones own ego; reflects on own growth and accountability. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.5 Humility: Places the needs of the learner and/or learning task above ones own ego; reflects on own growth and accountability. Serious Concerns (1)	4.5 Humility: Places the needs of the learner and/or learning task above ones own ego; reflects on own growth and accountability. Needs Improvement (2)	4.5 Humility: Places the needs of the learner and/or learning task above ones own ego; reflects on own growth and accountability. Emerging (3)	4.5 Humility: Places the needs of the learner and/or learning task above ones own ego; reflects on own growth and accountability. Acceptable (4)
4.6 Service: Views teaching as one way to serve the greater good of humanity.	4.6 Service: Views teaching as one way to serve the greater good of humanity. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.6 Service: Views teaching as one way to serve the greater good of humanity. Serious Concerns (1)	4.6 Service: Views teaching as one way to serve the greater good of humanity. Needs Improvement (2)	4.6 Service: Views teaching as one way to serve the greater good of humanity. Emerging (3)	4.6 Service: Views teaching as one way to serve the greater good of humanity. Acceptable (4)
4.7 Advocacy: Voices support, takes a stand, and acts in a manner that supports students and education.	4.7 Advocacy: Voices support, takes a stand, and acts in a manner that supports students and education. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.7 Advocacy: Voices support, takes a stand, and acts in a manner that supports students and education. Serious Concerns (1)	4.7 Advocacy: Voices support, takes a stand, and acts in a manner that supports students and education. Needs Improvement (2)	4.7 Advocacy: Voices support, takes a stand, and acts in a manner that supports students and education. Emerging (3)	4.7 Advocacy: Voices support, takes a stand, and acts in a manner that supports students and education. Acceptable (4)
4.8 Accurately Self-aware: Develops a view of self, including traits, feelings, and behaviors, that is consistent with others’ views.	4.8 Accurately Self-aware: Develops a view of self, including traits, feelings, and behaviors, that is consistent with others’ views. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.8 Accurately Self-aware: Develops a view of self, including traits, feelings, and behaviors, that is consistent with others’ views. Serious Concerns (1)	4.8 Accurately Self-aware: Develops a view of self, including traits, feelings, and behaviors, that is consistent with others’ views. Needs Improvement (2)	4.8 Accurately Self-aware: Develops a view of self, including traits, feelings, and behaviors, that is consistent with others’ views. Emerging (3)	4.8 Accurately Self-aware: Develops a view of self, including traits, feelings, and behaviors, that is consistent with others’ views. Acceptable (4)
4.9 Purposeful: Practices intentional and reflective goal setting and strives toward those goals.	4.9 Purposeful: Practices intentional and reflective goal setting and strives toward those goals. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	4.9 Purposeful: Practices intentional and reflective goal setting and strives toward those goals. Serious Concerns (1)	4.9 Purposeful: Practices intentional and reflective goal setting and strives toward those goals. Needs Improvement (2)	4.9 Purposeful: Practices intentional and reflective goal setting and strives toward those goals. Emerging (3)	4.9 Purposeful: Practices intentional and reflective goal setting and strives toward those goals. Acceptable (4)

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* Disposition 5: Professional Requirements
These are qualities and practices that teacher candidates must exhibit in order to be recommended for licensure, some of which are explicit in the Iowa Code of Ethics and Code of Responsibilities. The candidates will display all of the following qualities and/or behaviors that characterize this set of professional requirements. Also, because each of these is considered absolutely necessary, each one will be separately assessed:

	Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	Serious Concerns (1)	Needs Improvement (2)	Emerging (3)	Acceptable (4)
5.1 Professionalism: Endeavors to meet the standards expected of a teacher such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, discretion, tact, demeanor, punctuality, appropriateness of dress, grooming, hygiene, etc.	5.1 Professionalism: Endeavors to meet the standards expected of a teacher such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, discretion, tact, demeanor, punctuality, appropriateness of dress, grooming, hygiene, etc. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	5.1 Professionalism: Endeavors to meet the standards expected of a teacher such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, discretion, tact, demeanor, punctuality, appropriateness of dress, grooming, hygiene, etc. Serious Concerns (1)	5.1 Professionalism: Endeavors to meet the standards expected of a teacher such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, discretion, tact, demeanor, punctuality, appropriateness of dress, grooming, hygiene, etc. Needs Improvement (2)	5.1 Professionalism: Endeavors to meet the standards expected of a teacher such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, discretion, tact, demeanor, punctuality, appropriateness of dress, grooming, hygiene, etc. Emerging (3)	5.1 Professionalism: Endeavors to meet the standards expected of a teacher such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, discretion, tact, demeanor, punctuality, appropriateness of dress, grooming, hygiene, etc. Acceptable (4)
5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: Adheres strongly to high moral principles and ethical standards as expressed in the Iowa Code; evidences integrity.	5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: Adheres strongly to high moral principles and ethical standards as expressed in the Iowa Code; evidences integrity. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: Adheres strongly to high moral principles and ethical standards as expressed in the Iowa Code; evidences integrity. Serious Concerns (1)	5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: Adheres strongly to high moral principles and ethical standards as expressed in the Iowa Code; evidences integrity. Needs Improvement (2)	5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: Adheres strongly to high moral principles and ethical standards as expressed in the Iowa Code; evidences integrity. Emerging (3)	5.2 Personal and Professional Ethics and Integrity: Adheres strongly to high moral principles and ethical standards as expressed in the Iowa Code; evidences integrity. Acceptable (4)
5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: Meets college, program, course, district, school, and mentor requirements in a reliable, dependable, responsible, and punctual manner.	5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: Meets college, program, course, district, school, and mentor requirements in a reliable, dependable, responsible, and punctual manner. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: Meets college, program, course, district, school, and mentor requirements in a reliable, dependable, responsible, and punctual manner. Serious Concerns (1)	5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: Meets college, program, course, district, school, and mentor requirements in a reliable, dependable, responsible, and punctual manner. Needs Improvement (2)	5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: Meets college, program, course, district, school, and mentor requirements in a reliable, dependable, responsible, and punctual manner. Emerging (3)	5.3 Work Ethic/Responsibility: Meets college, program, course, district, school, and mentor requirements in a reliable, dependable, responsible, and punctual manner. Acceptable (4)
5.4 Confidentiality: Complies with federal, state, and school policies relating to confidentiality.	5.4 Confidentiality: Complies with federal, state, and school policies relating to confidentiality. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	5.4 Confidentiality: Complies with federal, state, and school policies relating to confidentiality. Serious Concerns (1)	5.4 Confidentiality: Complies with federal, state, and school policies relating to confidentiality. Needs Improvement (2)	5.4 Confidentiality: Complies with federal, state, and school policies relating to confidentiality. Emerging (3)	5.4 Confidentiality: Complies with federal, state, and school policies relating to confidentiality. Acceptable (4)
5.5 Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for practice and professional development.	5.5 Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for practice and professional development. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	5.5 Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for practice and professional development. Serious Concerns (1)	5.5 Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for practice and professional development. Needs Improvement (2)	5.5 Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for practice and professional development. Emerging (3)	5.5 Professional Development: Seeks opportunities for practice and professional development. Acceptable (4)
5.6 Scholarly Ethics: Credits sources for work that is not original, complies with copyright laws; and models and encourages the ethical use of technology and technological resources.	5.6 Scholarly Ethics: Credits sources for work that is not original, complies with copyright laws; and models and encourages the ethical use of technology and technological resources. Not Applicable Not Observed (0)	5.6 Scholarly Ethics: Credits sources for work that is not original, complies with copyright laws; and models and encourages the ethical use of technology and technological resources. Serious Concerns (1)	5.6 Scholarly Ethics: Credits sources for work that is not original, complies with copyright laws; and models and encourages the ethical use of technology and technological resources. Needs Improvement (2)	5.6 Scholarly Ethics: Credits sources for work that is not original, complies with copyright laws; and models and encourages the ethical use of technology and technological resources. Emerging (3)	5.6 Scholarly Ethics: Credits sources for work that is not original, complies with copyright laws; and models and encourages the ethical use of technology and technological resources. Acceptable (4)

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