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In-service program documentation
Providing teacher testimonials (D6.3)
Participants' feedback - Responses to an anonymous questionnaire

General prompt: In order to help us evaluate and improve the organization of the Summer Institute in the future, we would appreciate your written feedback on each of its major components (as listed below). Note that the sub-items listed under some of these components are intended to help you remember some key elements of these experiences - don't feel you have to address each sub-item separately !

10. Specific item addressed: Preparation to planning (Year 1/2 teachers sharing their experiences - Friday; small group brainstorming/discussion on the chosen unit - follow-up day; open questions - Friday and follow-up day)

Note: In what follows we have combined the responses of participants in Implementation B and C of the program, since they both experienced this activity in the same way it has been described in this section of the materials. Also, we have only reported the comments relevant to the "teacher testimonials" from the participants' responses to this item. Unfortunately we did not ask for feedback on the individual teacher testimonial sessions nor did we have a question exclusively pertaining to involving "experienced teachers" in the on-going discussions.

-- Good. Again, Denise made so many excellent clarifying points. Connecting for fall was a good link.

-- Listening to the teachers was most valuable. Somehow incorporate more of their expertise.

-- This was extremely beneficial. Glad you gave us phone numbers, too because they will be great resources during the year.

-- This was helpful. Especially reassuring to realize that each time they use these units modifications are needed and welcome.

-- Nice reality check. We're teachers, we don't have to do everything perfectly. It gave that "I won't be the only one" feeling.

-- Good to have experienced teachers there to share.

-- Sharing with phase 1 & 2 was the key experience of the entire institute. I would like to see more of it at the follow-ups!

-- Very interesting to hear how previous years teachers implemented and changed the lessons.

-- Should have been a time for questions after year 1 &2 teachers shared

-- Sharing by teachers who have had experience teaching the units was very interesting and beneficial.

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