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T-STEM Needs Assessment

Please complete the following survey. In appreciation for your effort, you willl be given the opportunity to download three free chapters of "Space Connections: Science Activities for Earth-Based Humans" at the completion of the survey.

 

 
General
 
  Science teacherScience coordinatorSponsor for extra-curricular science activitiesMath teacherEngineering teacherTechnology teacherAdministratorOther
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What is your position at the school?
If other, please specify:   
  Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12
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Approximately how many hours per week do you work with students at these grades?
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Are you currently teaching classes in which you are certified?
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Do you have a degree in the content area you are teaching?
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How many years have you taught science part or full time in high school?
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What other grades have you taught science? How long?
 

 
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How many years have you taught technology part or full time in high school?
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What other grades have you taught technology? How long?
 

 
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How many years have you taught math part or full time in high school?
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What other grades have you taught math? How long?
 

 
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How many years have you taught engineering part or full time in high school?
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What other grades have you taught engineering? How long?
 

 
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What is one important way your school supports student learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)?
 

 
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What could we do at your school to increase the number of students taking and passing STEM courses?
 

 
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What obstacles or challenges does your school presently face in attempting to increase the number of students taking rigorous STEM courses?
 

 
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What organizational support and materials do you think are needed to accomplish the goals of your project?
 

 
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Science Content: I am interested in learning more about the following:
 

 
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Technology Content: I am interested in learning more about the following:
 

 
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Engineering Content: I am interested in learning more about the following:
 

 
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Math Content: I am interested in learning more about the following:
 

 
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Content I would like to focus on:
 
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Current science research topics
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Technological design skills
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TEKS-aligned classroom activities
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Integrating mathematics and science in the classroom

 
Teaching strategies I would like to focus on:
 
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Adapting instruction for diverse learners and learning styles
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Utilizing place-based instruction
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Implementing project-based learning
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Implementing culturally relevant pedagogy
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Designing instruction based on knowledge and curriculum goals
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Developing students' critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills
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Learning effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and interaction

 
Technology integration to focus on:
 
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Using technology to collect data and communicate results
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Developing lessons using software
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Using computer networks to access information for designing instruction

 
Teaching strategies for specific populations:
 
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Limited English Proficient (LEP) students
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African American students
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English as a Second Language (ESL) students
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Gifted and Talented (G/T) students

 
Team building skills:
 
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Skills for efective, efficient team interaction
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Strategies for engaging stakeholders
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Ideas for financing change efforts
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Means of assessing the effectiveness of the team's efforts

 
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