RET Mentor Survey 2009
1. Please identify your RET site.
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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.
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3. Please provide your first and last names.
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4. Is this the first time you mentored a pre-college teacher?
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Response
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Yes
62.5%50
No
37.5%30
5. If not, how many times have you previously mentored a pre-college teacher?
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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?
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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%).
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 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:
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Developed insight into the process of scientific research0.0% (0)2.5% (2)31.3% (25)66.3% (53)0.0% (0)80
Developed an appreciation of the daily work of a scientific researcher0.0% (0)1.3% (1)23.8% (19)73.8% (59)1.3% (1)80
Contributed to my research project6.3% (5)15.0% (12)46.3% (37)31.3% (25)1.3% (1)80
Improved his/her skills0.0% (0)0.0% (0)47.5% (38)52.5% (42)0.0% (0)80
Demonstrated increased enthusiasm toward science0.0% (0)0.0% (0)23.8% (19)73.8% (59)2.5% (2)80
Accepted constructive criticism in a professional manner0.0% (0)0.0% (0)11.3% (9)82.5% (66)6.3% (5)80
Adjusted to the challenges of the laboratory environment0.0% (0)2.5% (2)22.5% (18)71.3% (57)3.8% (3)80
Persuaded you that lab placements are worthwhile for teachers0.0% (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 classroom0.0% (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 mentors0.0% (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?
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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.)
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11. Overall assessment of the program:
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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:
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Increase your interest in doing additional K-12 outreach5.0% (4)23.8% (19)43.8% (35)27.5% (22)80
Increase your confidence in working with pre-college teachers5.0% (4)13.8% (11)48.8% (39)32.5% (26)80
Lead to ideas or insights useful in your work16.3% (13)36.3% (29)31.3% (25)16.3% (13)80
13. Please feel free to share any additional comments or suggestions
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