Professional Dispositions Policy

In education, professional dispositions are the agreed upon and expected attitudes, values and behaviors of teachers and other educators. Universities develop their professional dispositions for consistency with their conceptual frameworks, and to guide the professional education of their candidates. Demonstration of these dispositions is essential for the effective education of K-12 students.

Students in the MAT and MEd programs should familiarize themselves with the Education Department's professional disposition policy. Throughout their programs, students will be asked to assess themselves on their professional dispositions by completing self-assessments forms in Tk20. For reference, the professional dispositions policy and a copy of the self-assessment form are included below.

UMGC Education Department Professional Dispositions Policy

Professional Dispositions Self-Assessment Form