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EAST 2 Institute Facilitator SurveyEAST 2 Institute Facilitator SurveyEAST 2 Institute Facilitator SurveyEAST 2 Institute Facilitator Survey

1. The Eastern Alliance for Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics (EAST) at the University of Southern Maine is working with

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) to assess the impact of EAST

Institutes. EDC is a nonprofit research and development organization

dedicated to improving the quality, effectiveness, and equity of education. We

ask you to complete the survey below to help EAST and EDC understand how

the EAST Institute was implemented and what impact it had on participating

students. By participating you may influence the development and refinement

of the Institutes offered through EAST.

The risks associated with participating in this research are expected to be

minimal. Although a breach of confidentiality is possible, we have made every

effort to minimize this chance. We ask for your name on the survey, but we

will not use your name as we analyze the data. The results of the study, and

therefore excerpts of survey responses, may be presented at scientific

meetings and in published reports for educational, policy, and scientific

purposes but data will be reported in aggregate or quoted anonymously or

using pseudonyms. You will not be identified by name or described in such a

way that it is likely that you can be identified. This information is being

collected only for research purposes and identifiable data will never be shared

with your employer or EAST.

By checking the box below, you indicate that you have read the information

provided above and agree to participate in the research. Your decision to

participate is strictly voluntary. Your decision will not affect benefits or rights

to which you are otherwise entitled. Should you choose to discontinue your

participation in the study, you can withdraw your agreement to participate at

any time without prejudice. However, any information that you have provided

to that point will remain part of the study and may be used in later analysis

and reports. You may also decide not to answer any questions asked during

the study without prejudice.

Questions: If you have any questions or concerns regarding this study please

contact Dr. Babette Moeller (212) 8074205 ([email protected]).

Thank you for your cooperation!

Information and Assent

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Yes, I understand the consent materials above and agree to participate.

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2. First Name:

3. Last Name:

Name

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4. Which of the following Institute activities did you facilitate?

5. Please describe your approach to facilitating the Institute activity(ies).

6. What were the key strategies you used to make the Institute activity(ies)

accessible to students with disabilities?

Implementation of the Institute Activities

a. Institute content activities (computer programming, fieldbased natural

science, etc.)

b. Informal conversations with students

c. Industry presentation

d. USM presentation

e. Other (describe):


7. What key idea(s) did students learn in the Institute?

Perceived Impact


8. To what extent did the Institute contribute to students’ interest in the

following aspects of the field studied?

Perceived Impact, continued

No

increase

in

interest

Little

increase

in

interest

Moderate

increase

in

interest

Much

increase

in

interest

Extensive

increase

in

interest

a. key ideas or concepts of the

field

b. problems and challenges of

the field

c. tools and methods used in

the field

d. talking to people who work in

the field

e. taking classes or courses in

the field

f. working/pursuing a career in

the field

g. other (please explain below)

Explain other:


9. To what extent did the Institute contribute to students’ knowledge and

awareness of the following aspects of the field studied?


No

increase

in

knowledge

Little

increase

in

knowledge

Moderate

increase

in

knowledge

Much

increase

in

knowledge

Extensive

increase

in

knowledge

a. key ideas or concepts of

the field

b. hot topics in the field

c. new discoveries in the field

d. problems and challenges in

the field

e. tools and methods of the

field

f. how information is used to

answer questions and/or

solve problems in the field

g. other (please explain

below)

Explain other:


10. To what extent did the Institute contribute to students’ confidence in their

ability to succeed in the following aspects of the field studied?


No

increase

in

confidence

Little

increase

in

confidence

Moderate

increase

in

confidence

Much

increase

in

confidence

Extensive

increase

in

confidence

a. identifying key ideas or

concepts

b. talking about ideas,

discoveries, and/or problems

and challenges

c. choosing and using tools

d. understanding articles,

reports, discussions, and/or

findings

e. looking for resources

and/or help

f. researching and studying

on their own

g. taking classes

h. pursuing a career

i. other (please explain

below)

Explain other:


11. What, if any, benefits and/or insights did you gain from your involvement

as a facilitator in the Institute?



12. How well prepared do you feel for working with students with disabilities?

13. How comfortable do you feel with working with students with disabilities?

Working with Students with Disabilities

Not at all

prepared

A little

prepared

Moderately

preparedWell prepared

Extremely well

prepared

.

Not at all

comfortable

A little

comfortable

Moderately

comfortable

Quite

comfortable

Extremely

comfortable

.


14. How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the Institute?

15. What aspects and/or activities of the Institute were most successful?

16. What aspects and/or activities of the Institute were most challenging?

Your Assessment of the Institute

Not effectiveA little

effective

Moderately

effectiveQuite effective

Extremely

effective

.


17. How useful did you find the following components of the Institute in terms

of their contribution to students’ learning?

18. Would you serve as a facilitator of the Institute again in the future?

Your Assessment of the Institute, continued

Not at

all

useful

A little

useful

Moderately

useful

Quite

useful

Extremely

useful

Did not

apply

a. Institute content activities

(computer programming, field

based natural science, etc.)

b. Informal conversations with

students

c. Industry presentation

d. USM presentation

e. Other (please explain below)

Explain other:

No

Yes

Please explain:


19. Would you recommend the Institute to high school students?

20. What suggestions do you have for improving the Institute?

Your Assessment of the Institute, continued

Yes

No

Why or why not? Please explain.

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