Gallaudet University

Valued Teacher Dispositions

A graduate from Gallaudet University’s teacher preparation program will be someone who:

• Cherishes diversity
• Understands Appreciates that Appreciates that there are multiple factors involved in a child’s development
• Reaches out to understand the cultures of students and families (e.g., Deaf, African-American)
• Respectful

• Remains open minded: flexible, adaptable, with a high tolerance for ambiguity