• MAT Candidate Disposition Assessment

  • Processing Directions
  • Assessment Type*
  • Administration of Assessment*

  • Directions:

    Reflect on the dispositions as you read each criterion statement and assign a rating.  If the behavior was not observed, select N/O.
    Rate each criterion on a scale of 1 to 4:
    1 = Never/Almost Never
    2 = Sometimes
    3 = Often
    4 = Always/Almost Always

    It is highly recommended that the optional comments section be completed for scores below a 3 rating.

  • 1a. Professionalism: Responsibility

    The student displays responsibility in the following ways:
  • I. Is on time and prepared for class, field experiences, and appointments.*
  • II. Meets established assignment or program requirement deadlines.*
  • III. Masters or exceeds mastery on assignments or program requirements.*
  • IV. Is an active and engaged participant in course activities and discussions.*

  • 1b. Professionalism: Communication

    The student displays professional spoken and written communication in the following ways:
  • V. Communicates using a respectful professional tone and language.*
  • VI. Communicates using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.*
  • VII. Uses email as the main form of academic/professional correspondence and promptly responds to email inquiries within 48 hours.*
  • VIII. Communicates utilizing the appropriate faculty or staff  “chain of command”.*
  • IX. Communicates with clarity and accuracy to avoid misinterpretation or confusion.*

  • 1c. Professionalism: Personal Appearance

    The student displays his/her professional personal appearance in the following way:
  • X. Meets or exceeds guidelines or expectations for dress and hygiene of the setting (university, host school).*

  • 2a. Integrity: Conduct

    The student displays integrity through conduct in the following ways:
  • XI. Adheres to the conduct standards of the program, university, host school, and/or the profession.*
  • XII. Takes responsibility for personal actions and interactions ( is solution focused).*

  • 2b. Integrity: Academic integrity

    The student displays academic integrity through conduct in the following ways:
  • XIII. Follows course or university guidelines when directed to produce original work and to credit sources.*
  • XIV. Uses technology and social media in a professional and responsible manner and in accordance with the program, university, host school guidelines.*

  • 3a. Collegiality: Inclusive Collaborator

    The student displays inclusive collaboration in the following ways:
  • XV. Actively listens to, responds respectfully, and works collaboratively with others.*
  • XVI. Demonstrates a commitment to understanding and embracing the diverse assets and needs of others.*

  • 3b. Collegiality: Reflective Learner

    The student displays reflective learning in the following ways:
  • XVII. Uses assessment data to proactively seek academic or professional help at the earliest signs of need.*
  • XVIII. Responds to assessment data and constructive feedback in a receptive manner and uses this information to grow academically and professionally.*
  • XIX. Exhibits effort to connect prior learning and experiences with new knowledge and skills.*
  • XX. Demonstrates a sense of purpose in learning through coursework and other academic and professional experiences.*
  • Sufficiency Criteria: Minimum of 60 with no single score at 1
  • Should be Empty: