Why Are Dispositions Important in Teaching?

Professional Dispositions are professional attitudes, values and beliefs demonstrated through both verbal and non-verbal behaviors as educators interact with students, families, colleagues and communities. These positive behaviors support student learning and development.

What is the importance of dispositions?

A disposition is an attitude or approach that we have towards our experiences in life. Examples of dispositions are curiosity, perseverance, and patience. Our dispositions can influence how we respond to the opportunities, problems and challenges we encounter in our daily experiences.

Why are learning dispositions important?

Why are dispositions important? Learning dispositions have an impact on a child's overall ability to learn and progress. Dispositions develop alongside and in conjunction with children's acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding.