Beyond Knowledge and Skills: Nurturing Preservice Teacher Candidate’s Dispositional Development in Hybrid/Online Settings

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Abstract

The discourse on teacher preparation and quality does not often center on dispositions; rather this discussion focuses on pedagogical methods, content knowledge, classroom management, curriculum development, and data driven outcomes. Yet currently, there are a myriad of troubling incidents of teacher candidate misconduct. It has become imperative to be more explicit about teachers’ ethical responsibilities. This study examines the development and assessment of teacher dispositions in hybrid/online learning contexts at a large Mid-Atlantic institution after adopting the BranchED Teacher Candidate Disposition Toolkit. The study explores policies, pedagogies and practices supporting high-quality, equitable education to maintain healthy communities and to develop educators with strong ethical foundations alongside traditional skills where beliefs and values are often challenged.

Authors

• Charity M. Dacey, Touro University

• Laurie L. Wellner, Touro University

• Patricia Alvarez McHatton, Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity