1. SELF ASSESSMENT TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT AS REQUESTED BY INSTRUCTORS
Directions: Highlight the phrases in each row that best describe your professional behaviors in this course. Respond to 3 questions at the bottom of the page.
We, at Meredith, are very proud of the professional educators we graduate. Becoming a professional is a process that involves more than just coursework; it also involves the continual
development of behaviors and attitudes that will enable a person to make a strong positive contribution to the teaching profession. We expect the following:
A respect for the people with whom you are working: While on campus this is reflected in classroom behaviors such as attending classes regularly and on time, notifying the
instructor of absences and turning in adequately prepared work in a timely fashion. Such standards should also be maintained while conducting fieldwork.
A respect for the diversity represented by the people with whom you are working: This involves demonstrating attitudes and behaviors that indicate fairness and sensitivity to all
people and openness to other cultures and ideas.
An awareness of the significance of the individual's role in social interactions: This involves developing an awareness of how to communicate effectively and an understanding of
how your manner of communication affects others.
A consistent demonstration of professional behavior: This is reflected in such behaviors as assuming responsibility for behavior, demonstrating initiative, displaying enthusiasm and a
positive attitude toward professional responsibilities, and a willingness to make ethical decisions.
Professional
Expectation
Criteria for A (10 points) Criteria for B (9-8 points) Criteria for C-F (7-5 points)
A respect for people
with whom you are
working
Always appears to manage time effectively; work
always complete & turned in on due date
Always attends class; arrives on time, and does
not leave class early
Always treats colleagues, public school personnel
and students & instructor with respect
Generally appears to manage time effectively;
work generally complete & on time
Rarely misses class; rarely is tardy; notifies the
instructor in advance
Takes initiative to make up missed work
Generally treats colleagues, public school
personnel and students & instructor with
respect
Work often incomplete or not submitted in a timely
manner
Occasionally misses class ; is sometimes tardy;
does not always notify professor in advance
Does not take initiative to make up missed work or
expects professor to make adjustments
Treats colleagues, public school personnel and
students, or instructor with indifference or
rudeness
A respect for
diversity represented
by the people with
whom you are
working
Always considers alternative viewpoints
thoughtfully
Consistently expresses value in diversity among
colleagues, public school personnel, students,
and instructors
Always treats all students and colleagues from
diverse backgrounds with fairness and
sensitivity; expresses enthusiasm in working
with students and colleagues from diverse
backgrounds
Usually considers alternative viewpoints carefully
Usually expresses tolerance of diversity among
colleagues, public school personnel, students
and instructors
Generally treats all students and colleagues from
diverse backgrounds with fairness and
sensitivity; generally demonstrates a
willingness in attitude and behavior to work
with students and colleagues from diverse
backgrounds
Tolerates other opinions without considering their
legitimacy OR dismisses others’
opinions/viewpoints without consideration OR
always considers one’s own experiences and
opinions as “right”
Remarks negatively about diversity in colleagues,
public school personnel, students, and/or
instructors
Frequently treats students and colleagues from
diverse backgrounds unfairly or with lack of
sensitivity; expresses reluctance to work with
students and colleagues from diverse
backgrounds
An awareness of the
significance of the
individual’s role in
social interactions
Contributes to class discussion and activities in a
balanced manner--through both speaking and
listening, and encourages others to participate
Communicates regularly and promptly with
instructor and colleagues
Takes initiative in group work; always works
cooperatively and effectively in group projects
Never gossips and does not tolerate gossip
Good at furthering the objectives of class
discussion but dominates too much or
contributes too little
Generally communicates with instructor &
colleagues
Participates cooperatively and effectively in group
projects
Does not gossip
Class contributions are not volunteered or do not
further objectives of discussion
Communicates with instructor & colleagues only
when necessary and/or does not respond to
communications in a timely manner
Is a negative member of a group; does not
cooperate OR cooperates unwillingly OR
tends to dominate the group
Gossips and complains
A consistent
demonstration of
professional
behaviors
Always displays academic integrity. All work is
responsibly & honorably acquired, developed,
& presented
Always treats information regarding colleagues,
schools & students confidentially.
Always accepts responsibility for own actions
Appropriately professionally attired in all settings
Seeks feedback; views feedback as an
opportunity for learning
Views challenges as opportunities for problem
solving and new solutions
Always gives best effort
Acts ethically in all situations and encourages
ethical decisions by others
Always displays academic integrity. All work is
responsibly & honorably acquired, developed,
& presented.
Treats information regarding colleagues, schools &
students confidentially.
Generally accepts responsibility for own actions
Appropriately professionally attired in schools
Gives best effort most of the time
Acts ethically in all situations
Views feedback as an opportunity to do better
Views challenges as opportunities for problem
solving
Does not always display academic integrity. All
work is not responsibly & honorably acquired,
developed, & presented.
Occasional lapses in treating information regarding
colleagues, schools & students confidentially.
Tends to blame others for own actions
Inappropriately attired
Gives moderate, little, or no effort
Acts unethically in some situations
Views feedback as criticism
Views challenges as problems that are the
responsibility of others
Please also respond to these 3 questions:
1. What overall grade would you say that you have earned for your professional behaviors & dispositions?
2. Why do you believe you have earned this grade? Provide specific evidence/examples, if possible.
3. Are there any specific professional behaviors or dispositions you would like to work on? If so, also indicate the type of support you believe would help you further develop the behavior
or dispositions.