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The 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.
List of contents
Preface
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
About the author
R. Lee Smith is an associate professor in special education at Indiana University-South Bend. In the last 30 years, he has served as an associate dean, public school administrator, teacher, and teacher's aide in public education.
Denise Skarbek is a professor of education in the School of Education and Social Services at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, FL. Her publications and research interests include special education and teacher education, particularly in the areas of reflection, youth violence, technology, and sexual abuse.
Summary
The 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.
