Result Summary for Survey:RET Mentor Survey 2009

RET Mentor Survey 2009

1. Please identify your RET site.
	answered question		80
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Columbia University		23.8%	19
Iowa State University		6.3%	5
James Cook University		1.3%	1
National Jewish Hospital		1.3%	1
Northwestern University		5.0%	4
Princeton University		1.3%	1
Stanford University		26.3%	21
UC Berkeley		6.3%	5
UC Santa Barbara - MRSEC		5.0%	4
UC Santa Barbara - NANO		3.8%	3
University of Georgia		18.8%	15
University of Texas Southwestern Medical		1.3%	1

2. Please identify the RET teacher you worked with this summer.
	answered question	80
	skipped question	0
		Response Count
		80

3. Please provide your first and last names.
	answered question	80
	skipped question	0
		Response Count
		80

4. Is this the first time you mentored a pre-college teacher?
	answered question		80
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		62.5%	50
No		37.5%	30

5. If not, how many times have you previously mentored a pre-college teacher?
	answered question		30
	skipped question		50
		Response Percent	Response Count
1X		33.3%	10
2X		23.3%	7
3X		13.3%	4
4X		6.7%	2
5X		3.3%	1
More than 5X		20.0%	6

6. What percentage of your time did you spend mentoring the teacher this summer?
	answered question	80
	skipped question	0
		Response Count
		80

7. How much of the teacher's training was done by OTHER lab personnel? Please respond in percentages (e.g., Faculty 20%, Grad Students 50%).
	answered question		80
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Faculty		56.3%	45
Lab Technician		51.3%	41
PostDoc Researcher(s)		47.5%	38
Grad Student(s)		63.8%	51
Other (please specify)		42.5%	34

8. To what extent did your TEACHER accomplish the following during his/her research experience:
	answered question					80
	skipped question					0
	Not at All	Very Little Extent	Moderate Extent	Great Extent	N/A	Response Count
Developed insight into the process of scientific research	0.0% (0)	2.5% (2)	31.3% (25)	66.3% (53)	0.0% (0)	80
Developed an appreciation of the daily work of a scientific researcher	0.0% (0)	1.3% (1)	23.8% (19)	73.8% (59)	1.3% (1)	80
Contributed to my research project	6.3% (5)	15.0% (12)	46.3% (37)	31.3% (25)	1.3% (1)	80
Improved his/her skills	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	47.5% (38)	52.5% (42)	0.0% (0)	80
Demonstrated increased enthusiasm toward science	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	23.8% (19)	73.8% (59)	2.5% (2)	80
Accepted constructive criticism in a professional manner	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	11.3% (9)	82.5% (66)	6.3% (5)	80
Adjusted to the challenges of the laboratory environment	0.0% (0)	2.5% (2)	22.5% (18)	71.3% (57)	3.8% (3)	80
Persuaded you that lab placements are worthwhile for teachers	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	31.3% (25)	65.0% (52)	3.8% (3)	80
Shared ways that this research experience could be used in the classroom	0.0% (0)	3.8% (3)	33.8% (27)	61.3% (49)	1.3% (1)	80
Persuaded you that this program was worthwhile for you and other mentors	0.0% (0)	1.3% (1)	31.3% (25)	66.3% (53)	1.3% (1)	80

9. Would you be interested in mentoring this teacher again, or in recommending him/her for a similar program?
	answered question		80
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Definitely		72.5%	58
Very likely		22.5%	18
Maybe		5.0%	4
No, under no circumstances		0.0%	0

10. If you answered "Maybe" or "No" to the previous question, please elaborate on your answer. (This information will not be shared with your teacher.)
	answered question	4
	skipped question	76
		Response Count
		4

11. Overall assessment of the program:
	answered question					80
	skipped question					0
	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	Response Count
How would you rate your overall experience with the program?	0.0% (0)	1.3% (1)	16.3% (13)	41.3% (33)	41.3% (33)	80
What is the likelihood that you would recommend the program to a colleague or friend?	0.0% (0)	2.5% (2)	18.8% (15)	32.5% (26)	46.3% (37)	80
Please share any additional comments whether positive or negative.						20

12. To what extent did your participation in this program:
	answered question				80
	skipped question				0
	Not at all	Slightly	Considerably	A great amount	Response Count
Increase your interest in doing additional K-12 outreach	5.0% (4)	23.8% (19)	43.8% (35)	27.5% (22)	80
Increase your confidence in working with pre-college teachers	5.0% (4)	13.8% (11)	48.8% (39)	32.5% (26)	80
Lead to ideas or insights useful in your work	16.3% (13)	36.3% (29)	31.3% (25)	16.3% (13)	80

13. Please feel free to share any additional comments or suggestions
	answered question	15
	skipped question	65
		Response Count
		15

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