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Combs, A. W. (1964). The personal approach to good teaching. Educational Leadership, 21(6), 369–399.
This early source of what it means to be a ‘good teacher’ is heartwarming and informative. It provides background on what came to be understood as teacher dispositions.

Mpofu, N., and Nthontho, M. (2017). Connecting the dots: Exploring dispositions in teacher education. Gender & Behaviour, 15(4), 10290–10303.
This study explores the dispositions required to be an effective teacher. Findings suggest the curriculum in teacher preparation programs should include qualities of teacher dispositions.

Stephens, K. R. (2019). Teacher dispositions and their impact on implementation practices for the gifted. Gifted Child Today, 42(4), 187 - 195.
This article investigates teacher dispositions that may be helpful for students who are considered gifted.

Männikkö, I., & Husu, J. (2020). Exploring teachers’ relational dispositions through reflective noticing. International Journal of Educational Research, 100.
This study looks at how teachers’ dispositions influence their actions. Findings suggest reflective noticing can help to develop educators’ dispositions and improve teaching.

Bullough, R. V. (2019). Empathy, teaching dispositions, social justice and teacher education. Teachers & Teaching, 25(5), 507-523.
The author discusses empathy as a notable teacher disposition and considers challenges around observing and measuring empathy. He recommends listening to learn as an alternative.

Jensen, B., Whiting, E. F., & Chapman, S. (2018). Measuring the multicultural dispositions of preservice teachers. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 36, 120-135.
This study discusses the Multicultural Teacher Dispositions Scale and its potential for assessing educator dispositions, so they can be improved through professional learning.