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SCRIP Dispositions

Assignment Description

Click this link to view a 4-minute video explaining the SCRIP Dispositions Instructions.

· Using the template provided in Blackboard, describe for each of the five SCRIP dispositions how you have recently displayed the disposition in this current course and in your personal or professional life.

· For each disposition, cite an example as conveyed in Gutek (2011) and/or the biblical worldview articles, it may be as illustrated in the life of an educational thinker or as described by the author.

Do not submit a formal paper for this assignment. The template is all that is required.

When the instructor evaluates this assignment, two considerations will be taken into account:

(1) Did the student convey a clear understanding of the disposition in light of current course content and recent experiences?

(2) To what degree did the instructor observe the student displaying the disposition throughout the course? Therefore, in essence, the instructor is required to evaluate the candidate’s performance on the disposition and not just a cognitive understanding of the disposition itself.

SCRIP Disposition Explanation

Below is an explanation of what is intended by each disposition. Consider these definitions as you complete the assignment: S-C-R-I-P: Social responsibility, Commitment, Reflective practice, Integrity, Professionalism

1. Displays a sense of Social responsibility and the belief that all students can learn.

Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Goodness (Gal 5:22,23)

· Demonstrates the belief that all students can learn

· Demonstrates a sense of fairness, justice, and equity for all students

· Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all diverse learners

· Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to human needs

· Provides opportunities and motivation for all students to learn

· Interacts effectively with students to provide a positive, structured learning environment where student access, success, and achievement is priority

2. Demonstrates Commitment and Work ethic.

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness, Longsuffering (Gal 5:22,23)

· Follows through on commitments

· Takes responsibilities seriously

· Completes assigned tasks on time

· Attends class, field experiences, meetings, etc. consistently and promptly

· Shows the self-discipline and work ethic essential to be planned, prepared, and organized for successful instruction and learning to occur.

· Demonstrates a persevering commitment to each student’s learning success.

· Demonstrates initiative in participating in professional development opportunities.

3. Demonstrates Reflective practice.

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness (Gal 5:22,23)

· Considers thoughtfully educational matters and the practice of teaching

· Makes choices after pondering ideas and experiences

· Learns from journaling and discussions with colleagues

· Utilizes data to make informed decisions

4. Displays personal Integrity.

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness (Gal 5:22,23)

· Models exemplary citizenship through moral leadership

· Acts in an ethical and moral manner

· Values honesty inside and outside of the classroom

· Demonstrates trustworthiness

· Abides by a professional code of ethics; maintains confidentiality and discretion.

5. Displays Professionalism in behavior and actions.

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness, Meekness, Temperance (Gal 5:22,23)

· Respects authority, colleagues, students, and others

· Accepts constructive feedback in a respectful, appropriate manner.

· Demonstrates appropriate behavior; possesses patience, self-control, and flexibility when obstacles or difficult situations occur.

· Effectively manages personal emotions and feelings and reacts reasonably to situations.

· Adheres to proper, formulated chains of command / expresses a grievance in a dignified, temperate manner

· Acts confidently and maturely.

· Is prompt and responsible in attendance for class, field experiences, meetings, etc.

· Dresses in a dignified, modest manner that adheres to the dress code of the Host School.

· Effectively uses the English language in speech and writing

· Maintains enthusiasm and passion for the teaching profession.

· Cooperatively collaborates with administrators and colleagues to form learning communities.

· Views learning as a life-long activity.

Worldview Articles

· “Developing a Biblical Worldview” (Ethan Hope, Foundations for Living)

· “Importance of a Christian Worldview” (Matt Capps, The Gospel Project)

· “On Education” (Francis Schaeffer)

· “What Is a Christian Worldview?” (Focus on the Family)

· “What Is a Christian Worldview?” (Israel Wayne)

· “Writings in Christian Education” (Calvin College)

Cite both the Gutek textbook and worldview articles.

Gutek, G. L. (2011). Historical and philosophical foundations of education: A biographical introduction (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

 

SCRIP Dispositions Template

 

Template Instructions: See the directions document in Blackboard for this assignment prior to completing it. The “Disposition” column in the chart below provides only an abbreviated topic and partial example of how the disposition may be displayed. The full-length directions document provides much more detail. As you write in the cell, it will expand.

Historical Example: Write one or two sentences describing how one of the historical individuals studied in this course displayed the disposition. Cite a textbook or a journal article used during this current course. List the source in the reference list below the chart.

In-Course Example: Write one or two sentences describing how you displayed the disposition in the current course.

Outside-Course Example: Write one or two sentences describing how you have displayed this disposition outside of this course, e.g., in your occupation, community, church, or family.

References: Below the chart, insert a reference list of sources cited in the “Historical Example” column.

 

DISPOSITION

HISTORICAL EXAMPLE

With Citation

IN-COURSE EXAMPLE

 

OUTSIDE-COURSE EXAMPLE

 

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Fairness, Justice, Equity

      

COMMITMENT

Work Ethic,

Professional Development

      

REFLECTION

Data-based Decisions

      

INTEGRITY

Ethical Leadership

      

PROFESSIONALISM

Effective Problem Solving

      

 

 

 

References

Authorlastname, A. B. (2019). Book title in italics with only the first word and proper nouns, like Christian, capitalized: If there is a subtitle, the first word is capitalized. City, ST: Publisher.

Authorlastname, A. B. (2019). Article title in regular font with only the first word and proper nouns, like European, capitalized: Subtitles may or may not be used. Journal Titles and Volume Numbers Are Italicized, 15(2), 41-50.