It is the responsibility of the College of Education, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, to successfully prepare candidates to become effective teachers. The initial licensure program requires candidates to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions outlined in the conceptual framework of the College of Education as they align with the expected behaviors of beginning teachers. Each candidate will be evaluated on these dispositions by faculty and school personnel and provided with feedback to assist with their progress.
Dispositions are defined as the professional attitudes, values beliefs demonstrated through both the verbal and non-verbal behaviors as educators interact with students, families, colleagues, and the communities (NCATE, 2008). The following dispositions are expected of Niagara University teacher education candidates in the university classroom and in the schools.
The candidate demonstrates a commitment to the profession and adheres to the legal and ethical standards set forth by it. The Candidate:
The candidate develops, maintains, and models appropriate relationships within the workplace, community, and larger diverse society. The Candidate:
The candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous development within the profession. The Candidate:
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