Class Participation Self Evaluation

EdL 701 Class Participation Self Evaluation (Disposition Assessment) -- Educational Leadership Program

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Vision Excellence in Preparing Educational Leaders

Mission The mission of the MS Educational Leadership degree program is to develop educators to assume formal or informal leadership roles in their organization.

Goals Throughout this program you will develop the capacity to: 1. Envision and guide organizational change. 2. Communicate effectively, engage constituents, develop people and build community. 3. Advocate equity for diverse populations, and respect individuals. 4. Integrate theory, data, research and ethical standards into the context of one’s practice through continuous learning.

Dispositions Throughout this program you will be expected to demonstrate the following dispositions: 1. Values change as the source of opportunity for improvement. 2. Displays the ability to understand people and relationships and is receptive to the ideas of others. 3. Shows a willingness to implement non-discriminatory access, accommodations and assessments. 4. Demonstrates empathic understanding of diversity in all domains. 5. Is able to articulate the philosophical assumptions, ethical principles and rationales that guide discussions in one’s practice. 6. Understands oneself as a learner and values learning as a core capacity.

Disposition Self Assessment

Please evaluate your own class participation in each of the following areas using the following scale… 5 = excellent, 4 = very good, 3 = satisfactory, 2 = needs improvement, 1 = needs LOTS of improvement, 0 = not even close, I should have stayed home!

1. I had read and was prepared to discuss assigned readings. 0 1 2 3 4 5

2. I was mentally engaged in class discussions, activities and lectures. 0 1 2 3 4 5

3. I treated other members of the learning community with respect. 0 1 2 3 4 5

4. I engaged in class activities and discussions with authenticity. 0 1 2 3 4 5

5. I contributed to the class discussions in a way that could enhance learning for all members of the class. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. I listened respectively to other members of the class. 0 1 2 3 4 5

Mean Average ______(jot down comments on page if you desire) Class Participation Self Evaluation: Learning Community Assumptions and Definitions

Assumptions related to the functioning of an adult learning community:  We are all grown ups.  We are in this community of learners because we choose to be here.  We bring experience, perspectives and knowledge that may be valuable to the learning of others.  We are responsible for our own learning.

Definitions: Treat other members of the learning community with respect.  Attend to what others are saying.  Take seriously the interests and questions of others.  Refrain from side conversations, note passing and other distracting behavior during class meetings.

Engage in class activities & discussions with authenticity.  Speak honestly about your concerns and opinions relevant to the course.  This class is a time, a place and a community in which to learn about graduate expectations, think about your future, plan your program, delve into the change process, and begin thinking about leadership. It is not a place to posture, to goof off or to play the “gottcha” game.

Participate in a way that contributes to the learning of all.  Respond to the comments and questions of other class members.  Attempt to connect your own statements and experience to that of others.  Help to integrate comments of class members into key concepts of the course.

Listen receptively to other members of the class.  Listen for the meaning of what another person is attempting to communicate – not just the words.  Attempt to understand the perspective of the other person. Let go of your own perspective temporarily while you listen to others.  Listen for the purpose of understanding, not for the purpose of finding flaws in the other’s statements.

Self Assessment Each class member is asked to assess her or his own participation in face-to-face class sessions on the basis of these criteria. If my observation of participation is different from yours, I will discuss it with you individually