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.
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2. Please identify your RET site by selecting it from the list in the drop down menu below.
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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.
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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.
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5. Please indicate the home discipline department for your RET program.
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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?
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a. I observed research activities that others were doing56.6% (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 field47.4% (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 organization64.5% (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 mentor30.3% (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/sponsor53.9% (41)26.3% (20)13.2% (10)5.3% (4)1.3% (1)76
f. I operated instruments, equipment, and other technologies71.1% (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 field71.1% (54)17.1% (13)5.3% (4)5.3% (4)1.3% (1)76
h. I read academic literature or journal articles52.6% (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 site56.6% (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 journal11.8% (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 developed55.3% (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 doing48.7% (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?
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a. I gained greater understanding of the applications of science, mathematics, or technology in everyday life65.8% (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 mathematics59.2% (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 teaching57.9% (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 field51.3% (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 research75.0% (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 mathematics57.9% (44)19.7% (15)22.4% (17)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)76
g. I better understood how collaborative inquiry can be done successfully52.6% (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 teaching36.8% (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 teacher35.5% (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 teaching28.9% (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 technology53.9% (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)
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a. The materials and information you received before you began the work experience1.3% (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 experience1.3% (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 solving1.3% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)23.7% (18)73.7% (56)1.3% (1)76
d. Your relationship with your mentor1.3% (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 team1.3% (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 worksite1.3% (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 site1.3% (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 equipment1.3% (1)0.0% (0)1.3% (1)22.4% (17)75.0% (57)0.0% (0)76
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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)
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a. Your mentor's preparation for your arrival1.3% (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 RET1.3% (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 field1.3% (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 technology1.3% (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 areas1.3% (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 clearly0.0% (0)4.1% (3)9.5% (7)23.0% (17)63.5% (47)0.0% (0)74
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10. Was your RET experience successful in each of the following ways?
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a. It was responsive to your professional development needs1.3% (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 interests1.3% (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 use1.3% (1)0.0% (0)6.7% (5)33.3% (25)58.7% (44)0.0% (0)75
d. The job assignments were clearly defined0.0% (0)2.7% (2)9.3% (7)34.7% (26)53.3% (40)0.0% (0)75
e. The work was enjoyable and stimulating0.0% (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 site1.3% (1)2.7% (2)5.3% (4)37.3% (28)53.3% (40)0.0% (0)75
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11. Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements concerning the impact of the RET program on you personally?
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a. It increased my confidence in myself as a teacher1.3% (1)0.0% (0)13.3% (10)37.3% (28)48.0% (36)0.0% (0)75
b. It elevated my enthusiasm for teaching0.0% (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 applied0.0% (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 teaching0.0% (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 teacher0.0% (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 professionals0.0% (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 activities0.0% (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 own0.0% (0)0.0% (0)2.7% (2)32.0% (24)65.3% (49)0.0% (0)75
i. It changed my career direction17.3% (13)24.0% (18)32.0% (24)8.0% (6)14.7% (11)4.0% (3)75
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12. In your opinion, what was the primary professional or personal benefit of the RET experience?
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13. Do you think your RET experience will have an impact on student achievement in your class(es)?
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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.
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15. As a professional development program for teachers, how would you rate the RET program in which you participated?
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Overall assessment of this RET program0.0% (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?
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Likelihood to recommend program0.0% (0)0.0% (0)2.7% (2)13.3% (10)84.0% (63)75
17. What were the best things about this RET program?
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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:
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19. What is your sex?
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Male
46.7%35
Female
53.3%40
20. Which best describes your primary ethnic group?
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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