Teacher Survey

At the conclusion of the 2008-09 school year, Ford teachers completed a survey about the first few months of the Science Lab. Teachers were given ten statements to respond to on a scale of 1-5 (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree). Here are the results in percentages:

1. My students learned from and enjoyed their Science Lab sessions.
91% strongly agree, 9% agree

2. The activities in Lab were complementary to the science content that I teach in the classroom.

88% strongly agree, 12% agree

3. I feel the activities met both the content and characteristic standards of the Georiga Performance Standards.
94% strongly agree, 6% agree

4. The activities were hands on and engaging.
94% strongly agree, 6% agree

5. The activities met my expectations for a Science Lab.
91% strongly agree, 9% agree

6. Ms. Belmonte was open to my concerns, suggestions and feedback.
100% strongly agree

7. I would like to plan interdisciplinary activities that connect lab session to work in the classroom.
41% strongly agree, 31% agree, 25% neutral, 3% strongly disagree

8. I would like there to be a method of assessment or evaluation.
25% strongly agree, 6% agree, 59% neutral, 3% disagree, 3% strongly disagree

9. I don't mind if Ms. Belmonte adopts a disciplinary form or something similar to report poor or distracting behavior.
81% strongly agree, 16% agree, 3% neutral

10. I would like the Science Lab schedule to remain similar next year.
69% strongly agree, 12% agree, 9% neutral, 9% disagree