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Book SynopsisThe editors and authors of Professional Teacher Dispositions: Additions to the Mainstream contribute to the long tradition in education of the discussions of teacher dispositions. It is intended for novice and experienced teachers, for those who educate future teachers, and for those who hire teachers. This book includes theoretical aspects of dispositions in education and case vignettes for discussion and reflection. Professional Teacher Dispositions provides a resource for school administrators in the professional selection of teachers, teacher educators in the selection of candidates for teacher education programs, and as a basis for developing professional development or pre-service activities in education. The authors address issues of character and passion that have a profound impact on the decision to be a teacher, the reasons for teaching and effect the day-to-day functioning of teachers in our school classrooms. Chapters address social justice and equity issues, reflection, ca
Trade ReviewA timely book! One that not only discusses dispositions but directs the professional educator to reflect and develop sustainable attitudes for student and instructional success. I especially enjoyed the sections on dispositions as mediators and the in-depth description of reflective practices. -- Carol Walker, Dean of the School of Education and Social Services, Saint Leo University
This book is an excellent resource for higher education faculty to use in addressing the complex issues surrounding dispositions and dispositional behaviors. A specific strength of this book is the use of cases and vignettes to guide individual reflection or to use as a teaching tool to generate thought- provoking conversations. -- Marci Greene, Dean of the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Chapter 1: An Introduction to Dispositions in Education By R. Lee Smith Chapter 2: Caring, Love, and Empathy By R. Lee Smith Chapter 3: Enthusiasm, Optimism, and Humor By Terry Shepherd Chapter 4: Reflection By Denise Skarbek and Emily Williams Chapter 5: Diversity: Beyond Tolerance By Patty Alvarez McHatton and Erica McCray Chapter 6: Teaching as a Calling By Patricia Parrish, Karen Hahn, Candace Roberts, and Randall Woodard Chapter 7: Teacher Leadership By Bruce Watson and Michael Horvath Chapter 8: Equity and Social Justice in the Classroom By Sara Sage, Hope Smith Davis, and Linda Young Chapter 9: Evaluating Dispositional Behaviors in Teacher Education and Schools by R. Lee Smith and Denise Skarbek Chapter 10: Dispositional Vignettes and Discussion Questions By R. Lee Smith, Kristine Smith, Terry Shepherd, Denise Skarbek, Emily Williams, Patty Alvarez McHatton, Erica McCray, Patricia Parrish, Karen Hahn , Candace Roberts, Randall Woodard, Bruce Watson, Michael Horvath, Sara Sage, Hope Smith Davis, and Linda Young About the Contributors Index
