Result Summary for Survey:RET Post-Program Survey

RET Post-Program Survey

1. Please enter your ID number, which must be exactly the same number that you entered when you took the Pre-program Survey. This number was provided by your program administrator. If you do not recall your unique ID, please contact your RET Program Manager.
	answered question	76
	skipped question	0
		Response Count
		76

2. Please identify your RET site by selecting it from the list in the drop down menu below.
	answered question		76
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Columbia University		25.0%	19
Iowa State University		21.1%	16
National Jewish Hospital		2.6%	2
Northwestern University		6.6%	5
Princeton University		1.3%	1
Stanford University		2.6%	2
UC Berkeley		6.6%	5
UC Santa Barbara - MRSEC		3.9%	3
UC Santa Barbara - NANO		3.9%	3
University of Georgia		23.7%	18
University of Texas Southwestern Medical		2.6%	2
Other (please specify)			0

3. If your RET program is a multi-year program, please identify your year in this RET program.
	answered question		72
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
First Year		70.8%	51
Second Year		27.8%	20
Third Year		1.4%	1
Fourth Year		0.0%	0
Five or more Years		0.0%	0

4. If your program site has more than one site, please identify the site at which you spent the majority of your time this summer.
	answered question	28
	skipped question	48
		Response Count
		28

5. Please indicate the home discipline department for your RET program.
	answered question		76
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Biology		47.4%	36
Chemistry/BioChemistry		13.2%	10
Ecology		7.9%	6
Engineering		14.5%	11
Materials Science		13.2%	10
Math		1.3%	1
Physics		2.6%	2
Other (please specify)			12

6. To what extent, if any, did you engage in each of the following types of activities during the RET?
	answered question					76
	skipped question					0
	Great Extent	Moderate Extent	Small Extent	Not at All	N/A	Response Count
a. I observed research activities that others were doing	56.6% (43)	28.9% (22)	14.5% (11)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
b. I attended lectures that presented information about current work in the field	47.4% (36)	27.6% (21)	6.6% (5)	17.1% (13)	1.3% (1)	76
c. I collaborated in ongoing research with regular staff from the organization	64.5% (49)	23.7% (18)	7.9% (6)	2.6% (2)	1.3% (1)	76
d. I designed and implemented my own research or investigation under supervision from a mentor	30.3% (23)	39.5% (30)	17.1% (13)	11.8% (9)	1.3% (1)	76
e. I assisted in the process of developing, modifying, or documenting applications of science, mathematics, or technology for my mentor/sponsor	53.9% (41)	26.3% (20)	13.2% (10)	5.3% (4)	1.3% (1)	76
f. I operated instruments, equipment, and other technologies	71.1% (54)	15.8% (12)	6.6% (5)	5.3% (4)	1.3% (1)	76
g. I participated in conducting research or collecting data in the lab or out in the field	71.1% (54)	17.1% (13)	5.3% (4)	5.3% (4)	1.3% (1)	76
h. I read academic literature or journal articles	52.6% (40)	34.2% (26)	11.8% (9)	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	76
i. I wrote about the work that I was doing and shared it with my mentor(s) or other professionals at the site	56.6% (43)	31.6% (24)	10.5% (8)	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	76
j. I wrote a paper that was suitable for submission to a professional journal	11.8% (9)	15.8% (12)	9.2% (7)	43.4% (33)	19.7% (15)	76
k. I gave a presentation on what I learned or an activity that I developed	55.3% (42)	13.2% (10)	21.1% (16)	10.5% (8)	0.0% (0)	76
l. I accessed information from the Internet that contributed to the work I was doing	48.7% (37)	39.5% (30)	6.6% (5)	3.9% (3)	1.3% (1)	76

7. To what extent, if any, did you feel that you experienced each of the following types of learning as a result of your participation in the RET?
	answered question					76
	skipped question					0
	Great Extent	Moderate Extent	Small Extent	Not at All	N/A	Response Count
a. I gained greater understanding of the applications of science, mathematics, or technology in everyday life	65.8% (50)	28.9% (22)	5.3% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
b. I acquired greater understanding of the fundamental concepts in science or mathematics	59.2% (45)	34.2% (26)	6.6% (5)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
c. I became familiar with new materials and equipment that I can use in my teaching	57.9% (44)	36.8% (28)	5.3% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
d. I learned about innovative ways to use standard materials and equipment in my field	51.3% (39)	34.2% (26)	13.2% (10)	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	76
e. I increased my knowledge of current issues in scientific or mathematical research	75.0% (57)	19.7% (15)	5.3% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
f. I gained a greater appreciation of the difficulties some students encounter when learning science or mathematics	57.9% (44)	19.7% (15)	22.4% (17)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
g. I better understood how collaborative inquiry can be done successfully	52.6% (40)	36.8% (28)	10.5% (8)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	76
h. I became more proficient at using the Internet for communicating with colleagues and accessing information that will be helpful in my teaching	36.8% (28)	30.3% (23)	25.0% (19)	3.9% (3)	3.9% (3)	76
i. I learned about magazines and professional journals that will be relevant to me as a teacher	35.5% (27)	27.6% (21)	28.9% (22)	6.6% (5)	1.3% (1)	76
j. I expanded my knowledge of how to use computers in my teaching	28.9% (22)	32.9% (25)	23.7% (18)	11.8% (9)	2.6% (2)	76
k. I increased my knowledge of careers that utilize science, mathematics, and/or technology	53.9% (41)	31.6% (24)	13.2% (10)	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	76

8. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with your RET experience in each of the following areas from Very Poor (1) to Excellent (5)
	answered question						76
	skipped question						0
	Very Poor	Poor	No Opinion	Good	Excellent	N/A	Response Count
a. The materials and information you received before you began the work experience	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	3.9% (3)	39.5% (30)	55.3% (42)	0.0% (0)	76
b. The orientation you received when you began the work experience	1.3% (1)	1.3% (1)	1.3% (1)	35.5% (27)	60.5% (46)	0.0% (0)	76
c. The expertise and helpfulness of the RET management in answering questions and problem solving	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	23.7% (18)	73.7% (56)	1.3% (1)	76
d. Your relationship with your mentor	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	5.3% (4)	27.6% (21)	65.8% (50)	0.0% (0)	76
e. The opportunity to participate as a member of a team	1.3% (1)	1.3% (1)	6.6% (5)	23.7% (18)	65.8% (50)	1.3% (1)	76
f. The opportunity to ask questions of the staff at the worksite	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	2.6% (2)	23.7% (18)	71.1% (54)	1.3% (1)	76
g. The opportunity to interact and discuss issues with other employees at the site	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	5.3% (4)	22.4% (17)	71.1% (54)	0.0% (0)	76
h. The availability and quality of resources, materials, and equipment	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.3% (1)	22.4% (17)	75.0% (57)	0.0% (0)	76
Comments -- good or bad -- regarding your satisfaction in these areas							20

9. Please rate the level of satisfaction your mentor met your expectations in each of the following areas from Very Poor (1) to Excellent (5)
	answered question						75
	skipped question						1
	Very Poor	Poor	No Opinion	Good	Excellent	N/A	Response Count
a. Your mentor's preparation for your arrival	1.3% (1)	2.7% (2)	9.3% (7)	34.7% (26)	52.0% (39)	0.0% (0)	75
b. Your mentor's knowledge and support of the goals of RET	1.3% (1)	4.0% (3)	8.0% (6)	29.3% (22)	57.3% (43)	0.0% (0)	75
c. Your mentor's knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of teachers in your field	1.3% (1)	5.3% (4)	12.0% (9)	40.0% (30)	41.3% (31)	0.0% (0)	75
d. Your mentor's interest in helping you develop a plan to improve education in science, mathematics, and/or technology	1.3% (1)	2.7% (2)	13.3% (10)	26.7% (20)	56.0% (42)	0.0% (0)	75
e. Your mentor's commitment to providing opportunities for you to learn and gain expertise in new areas	1.3% (1)	4.0% (3)	5.3% (4)	16.0% (12)	73.3% (55)	0.0% (0)	75
f. Your mentor's ability to communicate information and expectations clearly	0.0% (0)	4.1% (3)	9.5% (7)	23.0% (17)	63.5% (47)	0.0% (0)	74
Comments -- good or bad -- regarding your experience with your mentor							20

10. Was your RET experience successful in each of the following ways?
	answered question						75
	skipped question						1
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A	Response Count
a. It was responsive to your professional development needs	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	2.7% (2)	37.3% (28)	58.7% (44)	0.0% (0)	75
b. It was appropriate to your knowledge, skills, and interests	1.3% (1)	1.3% (1)	4.0% (3)	30.7% (23)	62.7% (47)	0.0% (0)	75
c. It provided opportunities to engage in inquiry/research activities that you will be able to adapt for classroom use	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	6.7% (5)	33.3% (25)	58.7% (44)	0.0% (0)	75
d. The job assignments were clearly defined	0.0% (0)	2.7% (2)	9.3% (7)	34.7% (26)	53.3% (40)	0.0% (0)	75
e. The work was enjoyable and stimulating	0.0% (0)	4.0% (3)	4.0% (3)	24.0% (18)	68.0% (51)	0.0% (0)	75
f. The scope of the project was appropriate for the time you were on site	1.3% (1)	2.7% (2)	5.3% (4)	37.3% (28)	53.3% (40)	0.0% (0)	75
Comments -- good or bad -- regarding the success (or not) of your experience							13

11. Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements concerning the impact of the RET program on you personally?
	answered question						75
	skipped question						1
	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Agree Strongly	N/A	Response Count
a. It increased my confidence in myself as a teacher	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	13.3% (10)	37.3% (28)	48.0% (36)	0.0% (0)	75
b. It elevated my enthusiasm for teaching	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	5.3% (4)	29.3% (22)	65.3% (49)	0.0% (0)	75
c. It increased my interest in research and the ways that science, mathematics, or technology can be applied	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	6.7% (5)	24.0% (18)	69.3% (52)	0.0% (0)	75
d. It stimulated me to think about ways I can improve my teaching	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.7% (2)	24.0% (18)	73.3% (55)	0.0% (0)	75
e. I believe I will be a more effective teacher	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	4.0% (3)	33.3% (25)	62.7% (47)	0.0% (0)	75
f. It increased my interest and ability in networking with teacher and other professionals	0.0% (0)	1.3% (1)	5.3% (4)	37.3% (28)	56.0% (42)	0.0% (0)	75
g. It increased my motivation to seek out other experimental professional development activities	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	5.3% (4)	29.3% (22)	65.3% (49)	0.0% (0)	75
h. It increased my commitment to learning and seeking new ideas on my own	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.7% (2)	32.0% (24)	65.3% (49)	0.0% (0)	75
i. It changed my career direction	17.3% (13)	24.0% (18)	32.0% (24)	8.0% (6)	14.7% (11)	4.0% (3)	75
Comments -- good or bad -- regarding the impact of the program							11

12. In your opinion, what was the primary professional or personal benefit of the RET experience?
	answered question	62
	skipped question	14
		Response Count
		62

13. Do you think your RET experience will have an impact on student achievement in your class(es)?
	answered question		75
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
No, not at all		0.0%	0
Probably not		4.0%	3
Yes, but only a little		5.3%	4
Yes, it will have an impact		56.0%	42
Yes, it will have a major impact		34.7%	26

14. Regarding the potential impact of your experience in this program on student achievement, please elaborate the ways in which this program may, or may not, have such an impact.
	answered question	66
	skipped question	10
		Response Count
		66

15. As a professional development program for teachers, how would you rate the RET program in which you participated?
	answered question						75
	skipped question						1
	Very Poor	Poor	Fair	Good	Very Good	Excellent	Response Count
Overall assessment of this RET program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.7% (2)	10.7% (8)	26.7% (20)	60.0% (45)	75

16. What is the likelihood that you would recommend this RET program to your colleagues?
	answered question					75
	skipped question					1
	Definitely Not	Probably Not	Not Sure	Probably	Definitely	Response Count
Likelihood to recommend program	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	2.7% (2)	13.3% (10)	84.0% (63)	75

17. What were the best things about this RET program?
	answered question	61
	skipped question	15
		Response Count
		61

18. Were there any particular aspects of this RET experience that you feel should have been handled differently or could be improved? If yes, please describe:
	answered question	44
	skipped question	32
		Response Count
		44

19. What is your sex?
	answered question		75
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		46.7%	35
Female		53.3%	40

20. Which best describes your primary ethnic group?
	answered question		75
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
American Indian or Native Alaskan		0.0%	0
Asian or Pacific Islander		10.7%	8
Black, non-Hispanic		6.7%	5
Hispanic		4.0%	3
White, non-Hispanic		74.7%	56
Prefer not to state		1.3%	1
Other (please specify)		2.7%	2

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