Inquiry into the Disposition

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Assumption

We are reflective urban practitioners who collaboratively examine the fundamental concepts on which we base our work.

This is an opportunity for us to inquire into what value this disposition has for us.

Purpose of Inquiry

Develop a richer shared understanding of:

• The meaning of the disposition Power of Students

• The assessment of the disposition• The teaching of the disposition

Outcomes

A reaffirmed or revised statement of the disposition and the outcome statement

An increase in the fairness, accuracy, and effectiveness of our assessments of the disposition

Development and sharing of effective teaching strategies for the disposition

Process to Arrive at Outcomes

December 2006 January - February 2007 February – March 2007 March – April 2007 College of Education Retreat

December 2006 – Brainstorming Questions

We will do a short brainstorming session today. The assessment committee will brainstorm further questions. You are invited to submit further questions over the next week.

The dispositions subcommittee of the assessment committee will finalize 6 to 8 questions. You are invited to participate in the process of focusing the questions.

January - February 2007

The assessment committee distributes the 6 to 8 questions to departments.

Departments reflect on the meaning of the disposition as it relates to their department

Departments share inquiry-related information using an electronic forum. This sharing includes the conclusions, concerns, and questions that emerge from the work of the departments on the inquiry questions.

February – March 2007

Departments work on questions related to the assessment of the disposition as it relates to their department.

Departments share inquiry related information using an electronic forum. This sharing includes the conclusions, concerns, and questions that emerge from the work of the departments on the inquiry questions.

March – April 2007

Departments work on questions related to the teaching of the disposition as it relates to their department.

Departments share inquiry related information using an electronic forum. This sharing includes the conclusions, concerns, and questions that emerge from the work of the departments on the inquiry questions.

April 2007

At the College of Education Retreat we work collectively on our outcomes.

The Electronic Forum

http://www.teachade.com Group = NJCU Power of Students

Disposition

Select this discussion to post your questions and thoughts.

Questions

Any questions, comments, or suggestions about the process we have described?

Brainstorming Activity

Get into small groups of no more than 6.

Brainstorm questions you have about the meaning, assessment, and teaching of the disposition Power of Students.

One group member inputs questions to the electronic forum (teachade).

Final Thoughts

Any further questions, comments or suggestions?

We hope this will be a useful process that will engage us in collective reflection about our own beliefs, values, commitments, and ethical viewpoints.