Please select those areas where you witnessed significant improvement for your participating students.
| Yes |
No |
Area of Potential Impact |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved math comprehension and ability |
| 1 |
0 |
Increased registration for advanced math courses |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved science comprehension and ability |
| 1 |
0 |
Increased registration for advanced science courses |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved Communication skills (Written or Oral) |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved subject grades |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved standardized test scores |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved critical thinking skills |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved teamwork |
| 1 |
0 |
Improved school attendence |
| 1 |
0 |
Increase in self-directed learning |
| 1 |
0 |
Increase integration of knowledge across subject areas and interest areas |
| 1 |
0 |
Increase in knowledge of the workplace |
| 1 |
0 |
Increased desire to become a proactive learner |
| 1 |
0 |
Increased desire to go to college |
| 1 |
0 |
Other areas |
Please describe additional areas that may have been impacted by this program.
Student became more aware of the importance of self-reflection and thinking about how to improve procedures and outcomes on future assignments.
Please indicate the percentage of your students who are actively moving in the direction of becoming proactive learners.
100%
I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in math.
Students are given guidance regarding their college and career choices,
but they are also told that they are ultimately responsible for their
choices and the success they will achieve. Many people will be their to
help them succeed, but the students have to go all in to make their
dreams come true.
How many students would you prefer to directly supervise in the program next year?
6
Please provide some tips on how we can partner with you to expand the program in your area.
Contact the other AIM teachers at the respective BPSB schools. These
teachers are always on the look out for worthwhile projects for their
students.
How would you rate the quality of the matches between your students and mentors overall on a scale of 1 - 5?
5
Please describe any changes you'd like to see that might further improve the quality of the matches.
Maria was a perfect match for Steven during the fall term. Definitely one of
the most enthusiastic, supportive, and proactive mentors that I have had
the pleasure of working with. I'd love to work with her again whenever she
is available.
Describe a few things you and your students and mentors were able to accomplish through this program that would have been difficult or impossible any other way.
Connecting with physicians and other professionals is always difficult for a
variety of reasons. Maria was able to help Steven bridge that gap and
connect him with physicians who provided him with invaluable guidance
and encouragement.
How would you rate the quality of the help you received from the International Telementor Center staff throughout this project on a scale of 1 - 5?
5
How often were you able to communicate with the mentor group as a whole?
Weekly
How often were your students able to communicate, on average, with the mentors?
Weekly
Describe significant changes that you would like to see in the program or school environment that would improve the effectiveness of the program for you and your students. Please note who would be responsible for making those changes.
N/A
How has this program assisted you to use technology more effectively?
Students enjoy working with technology in general and Mentored Pathways
is designed to stimulate student curiosity via the use of technology.
Please note the impact this program has had on meeting state or national standards on a scale of 1 - 5. Where 1 is none and 5 is signifigant
5
Please describe this impact, if any, in your own words.
Students realize the importance of thinking and writing clearly as required
on state-mandated tests and on national standardized tests such as the
ACT and SAT.
If "students at-risk" are defined as those who have low motivation to learn, what percentage of the students you supervised this year met this criterion.
50%
When you applied to be a teacher contact you were asked to meet the following requirements.
- All student/mentor commmunication is project based
- Participating students receive a subject grade and turn in work at least biweekly
- Teachers should communicate at least biweekly with the mentors
- Students should be self-selected for participation.
- Teachers should expect a high degree of accountability from their students.
- Teachers should respond to specific program problems within 48 hours
How many requirements you were able to meet this year.
6
Please describe which requirements, if any, helped you be successful in the program?
Teacher and mentor collaboration is the key to any successful project. I've
been fortunate to have always enjoyed open communication with my
mentors, and such was the case this past fall, as well.
Please describe which requirements, if any, were difficult to meet. Please note why these requirements were difficult to meet.
N/A
If you were helping a new teacher start in this program, what advice would you offer that would aid this new teacher and his or her students to be successful participants?
The students will feed off the teacher's enthusiasm for the program. Fall
and spring terms are long and during the course of them student
enthusiasm will wane. It is up to the teacher to keep things moving. Not
always easy, but critical if the project is to be successful.
Do you plan to participate in the program next year?
Yes
Please estimate how many students in your school district or city could take advantage of this program next year?
30
What additional training would you recommend for teachers next year?
Teachers who have never worked with the program before should have
a conference call with David in order to learn the ins and outs of the
program. Likewise, Zac and I can provide help and encouragement at
the local level. I'm a believer in the program and happy to be a part of it!
