Measuring DispositionsMeasuring Dispositions Dr. Sallie Averitt Miller, Associate Dean Dr. Sallie Averitt Miller, Associate Dean Office for Assessment and AccreditationOffice for Assessment and Accreditation

Columbus State University Columbus State University

GaPSC Regional Assessment WorkshopsMay 17, 2012, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Paine College, Augusta, Georgia

Workshop Participant Anticipation GuideWorkshop Participant Anticipation Guide

1.What are candidate dispositions?

2.What is the purpose of the disposition evaluation?

3.Why do institutions use a disposition evaluation?

4.Is the disposition evaluation a requirement?

5.Who has access to the data generated by the disposition evaluation?

6.How are the disposition data used?

7.Is the disposition evaluation reliable? Sample University Reports

8.Is the disposition evaluation valid? Sample University Reports

Reference

Workshop participant

disposition evaluation!

Participant Anticipation Guide Question 1Participant Anticipation Guide Question 1

What are candidate dispositions? Group Participation

University Examples--Interacts appropriately and positively with others.

--Displays the ability to work with diverse individuals.…

Professional DispositionsProfessional attitudes, values, and beliefs demonstrated through both verbal and non-verbal behaviors as educators interact with students, families, colleagues, and communities. NCATE: http://www.ncate.org/Standards/NCATEUnitStandards/NCATEGlossary/tabid/477/Default.aspx

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Why do institutions use disposition statements?

Although teachers must have appropriate content knowledge, they must also have the requisite skills and professional dispositions to help all students learn.

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• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators

• Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools –Major Field Assessments

• Georgia Professional Standards Commission –Program Approval Annual Report

• Aligned with the Unit’s Conceptual Framework

• Online Fact Book

• Assessment System

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NCATE expects institutions to assess teacher candidate dispositions based on observable behavior in the classroom.

Both NCATE and the states believe that dispositions are an essential element in teacher preparation and licensing standards.

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Disposition Evaluation

Data Requirement

Online Fact Book

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Disposition Evaluation

Data Requirement

Assessment System

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Data Requirement

Assessment System

Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 5 & 6 Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 5 & 6 Disposition Assessment Data Access and UseDisposition Assessment Data Access and Use

Who has access to the candidate disposition data? How are the data used?

DeanDepartment ChairsProgram CoordinatorsAssessment DirectorProgram FacultyNCATE Coordinator…

• Major Field Assessment Reports• National Reports• State Reports• Local / Internal Reports• Fall Faculty Planning Retreat• Online Fact Book• Program Improvement• Candidate Improvement [See next slide]

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Disposition Assessment Data Access and Use Disposition Assessment Data Access and Use

Candidate ImprovementWhat action is taken if a student does not meet expectations on the disposition evaluation?

Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 7 & 8Participant Anticipation Guide Questions 7 & 8

Reliability of an assessment tool does not warranty its validity.

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Columbus State University –Dispositions Measure

Review, share, and discuss your institution’s disposition evaluation. Is the assessment valid? Reliable?

Questions, Comments, DiscussionQuestions, Comments, Discussion

Reliable

Valid