Graduating out of the education program at Concordia College not only requires being prepared, but ensures that you can withhold the values instilled by your professors. As I read over the dispositions, I began to see myself in front of my own classroom. The dispositions describe perfectly what type of values it to takes to become a successful teacher today. Concordia College’s dispositions hold specific characteristics, such as being life-long scholars, competent problem solvers, and servant leaders, to a very high standard. The first disposition, categorized under being a life-long scholar, describes continuing to grow and learn. Personal growth starts with the idea that no one is ever finished learning because there is always something new. Whether economically, educationally, physically or socially, our world is constantly changing. As a teacher, educating the next generation, you must prepare your students for …show more content…
Specifically, Mr. Bond, my eighth-grade teacher, was the one I can remember most in terms of staying on top of collaborative relationships. Although it is supposed to be a fun year of memories, eighth-grade can become very stressful without communication. Mr. Bond’s classroom ran smoothly because he communicated effectively with others. My parents, as well as my fellow classmates’ parents, were always aware of important dates and deadlines for graduation and the high school entrance exam. There were many papers to be brought home and signed, and if they didn’t come back signed there was always a call home. As for colleagues, Mr. Bond made sure our other teachers were aware of important deadlines, so that there would be no huge projects or tests happening around those times. Mr. Bond was a servant leader because he put our education first through building relationship to help us