DSE Exit Survey Summer 2009
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1. The IUPUI Discovering the Science of the Environment Exit Survey

 
Thank you for agreeing to complete the summative evaluation form. Your input is appreciated and will be beneficial for future implementation of the program.

1. First initial, Last initial, Month of birth, Day of birth (e.g. Josh Smith, April 4 : JS0404)

2. Participating in the Institute has improved my ability to:

 Strongly DisagreeDisagreeNeither Disagree/Nor AgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeN/A
Use hands-on teaching techniques with my students.
Work with team members to develop a restoration site plan.
Identify areas within my curriculum for improvement.
Use natural areas as places for students to learn about my subject area(s).
Explain to my colleagues why our school should develop natural area curricula.
Gain district support for restoration site development use.
Assist students with inquiry/research projects.
Design interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
Plan the development/redevelopment of a restoration site.
Use technology to facilitate student learning.

3. In the Institute:

 Strongly DisagreeDisagreeNeither Disagree/Nor AgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeN/A
A supportive climate of professional community was created.
Content was presented clearly.
Opportunities to network and learn from colleagues were supported.
Facilities were comfortable.
An appropriate balance between presentation and interaction was achieved.
The schedule and pace were appropriate.
DSE staff was supportive in the development of your school plan.
My team would have liked to have had more time during the Institute to work on our school plan.

4. During the Institute, you will were introduced to natural area curricula (NAC) which can be used to support your natural area(s) site. Make the selection that best describes your feelings after participating in the Institute.

 Strongly DisagreeDisagreeNeither Disagree/Nor AgreeAgreeStrongly AgreeN/A
I have the knowledge that I need to develop a NAC.
I am motivated to use the NA as a place for teaching.
I am concerned about students' attitudes toward NAC.
I do not really know what NAC is.
I am concerned about not having enough time to organize myself each day.
I am concerned about revising my use of NAC.
I am comfortable with the use of technology in my current curricula.
I would like to develop working relationships with community members outside my school using NAC.
I am concerned about how NAC will affect student learning.
I would like to know who will make the decisions about NAC.
I would like to know what resources are available if we decide to adopt the NAC.
I am concerned with my ability to manage all the NAC requirements.
I would like to familiarize other departments or persons with the progress of this new approach.
I would like to modify our use of NAC based on the experiences of my students.
I am concerned about time spent working on nonacademic problems related to NAC.
I would like to know what the use of NAC will require in the immediate future.
I would like to coordinate my effort with others to maximize the NAC's effect.
I would like to have more information on time commitments required by the NAC.
I would like to know what other teachers are doing in this area regarding NAC.
I am interested in learning about NAC.
I would like to use feedback from students to change my use of NAC.
I would like to know how my role will change when I am using NAC.
I would like to know how NAC is better than what we have currently.
I am concerned about incorporating new technology into my current curricula.
I am not concerned about NAC.
I have community partner support which could assist me in creating a NAC.
I will contact DSE staff for site visits.

5. Please indicate your current perception of whether or not you will/would implement these themes into your classrooms.

 Will Not ImplementPossibly ImplementDefinitely Implement
DSE Discovery Trailer
Journaling Activity
Ecosystem Comparisons and Biodiversity
Measurement Tools (i.e. Labquest and Probes)
Compass Basics
GPS
Noting Notable Features
Prairie and Garden Selection
Wash it Away- WET
Drop in the Bucket- WET
Wetland Metaphors- WET
Wetland in a Pan- WET
Design to Data- WET
Snapshot in Time- WET
Geometry in Nature
Nature Walk
Sweeping Discoveries with Insect Charades
Bison Skin Art
Water Quality Monitoring
Service Learning

6. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the DSE staff presentation/instruction of each theme.

 Not SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedSatisfiedVery Satisfied
Guest Speakers
Creekside Outdoor Lab Visit
Community Resource Fair
DSE Discovery Trailer
Journaling Activity
Ecosystem Comparisons and Biodiversity
Measurement Tools (i.e. Labquest and Probes)
Compass Basics
GPS
Noting Notable Features
Prairie and Garden Selection
Project WET (Overall)
Wash it Away- WET
Drop in the Bucket- WET
Wetland Metaphors- WET
Wetland in a Pan- WET
Design to Data- WET
Snapshot in Time- WET
Geometry in Nature
Nature Walk
Sweeping Discoveries with Insect Charades
Bison Skin Art
Water Quality Monitoring
Native Plant Installation at Starling Nature Sanctuary

7. Describe the most valuable features of the Institute.

8. Describe the least valuable features of the Institute.

9. Describe the ways in which you plan to continue your relationship with the IUPUI/DSE staff during the next school year.

10. Describe the supports that are in place to encourage your use of the materials/curriculum you learned about in the Institute.

11. Describe the barriers you face as you move to implement the curriculum in your classroom/habitat. What, if anything, could the staff do to reduce these barriers?

12. Would you recommend a colleague to enroll in the Institute next year? Why or why not?