C. DISPOSITIONS: PARAGRAPH #3

C. Dispositions:

 This paragraph (third paragraph) should describe how the artifact(s) that you have chosen provides evidence of master of the teacher dispositions below:

•  The teacher recognizes the power of language for fostering self-expression, identity development, and learning. 
•  The teacher values many ways in which people seek to communicate and encourages many modes of communication in the classroom. 
•  The teacher is a thoughtful and responsive listener. 
•   The teacher appreciates the cultural dimensions of communication, responds appropriately, and seeks to foster culturally sensitive communication by and among all students in the class.

In the video below you will see and hear how Ms. Todd recognizes the power of language for fostering self-expression, identity development and learning.  You also see how she encourages speaking in her classroom.  

In the video below you will see how one classroom uses many modes of communication (speaking, listening, viewing, reading, and writing) in the classroom.