Creating an Educators Disposition Assessment for Preprogram Preservice Educators
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Title
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Creating an Educators Disposition Assessment for Preprogram Preservice Educators
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Creator
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Rachel Frazier
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Degree Name
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Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
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Project Type
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Professional Project
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Date
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6/15/2025
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Abstract
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This project presents a new Educator Disposition Assessment (EDA) for preprogram preservice teachers at Western Oregon University. The tool is designed to both assess and support student growth in professionalism and social-emotional learning (SEL). It focuses on four anchor competencies: building trusting relationships and collaboration; fostering self-reflection and a growth mindset; cultivating perseverance and self-regulation; and creating community while responding constructively across differences. These competencies are informed by research from CASEL, the Center for Reaching & Teaching the Whole Child, CAEP, and others. Grounded in Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, the rubric includes clear behavioral indicators aligned with students’ developmental readiness. It replaces the one-size-fits-all assessment previously used with early-stage students. The project also includes faculty training and a clear implementation plan. The EDA promotes scaffolded, equitable support and helps prepare preservice teachers to meet the social, emotional, and professional demands of the teaching profession.
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Keywords
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Teacher professionalism
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Social emotional competencies in teachers
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Teacher dispositions
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Committee Member
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Kenneth Carano
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Mandy Olsen
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Micah Walker
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2025, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Language
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eng
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Type
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Text
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Identifier
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RachelFrazier_PP_2025
