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Instructions: Using the scale provided below please circle the appropriate response concerning the ABE Teacher Training Institute. Use the open-ended questions at the end of the evaluation for any additional comments you may have.

SD - Strongly Disagree D - Disagree A - Agree SA - Strongly Agree NA - Not applicable Facilities/Climate (circle one)

1. The setting was conducive to effective learning.
   SD D A SA NA

2. Sufficient time was provided for the sharing of ideas and questions.
   SD D A SA NA

3. The residential nature of the Institute had a positive impact on its overall effectiveness.
   SD D A SA NA

4. Instructors established a climate of trust in the sessions.
   SD D A SA NA

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   Instructors (Circle One)

5. Instructors were sufficiently knowledgeable to promote effective learning.
   SD D A SA NA

6. Instructors were well prepared and organized.
   SD D A SA NA

7. Instructors incorporated participants’ experiences or resources in the learning process.
   SD D A SA NA

8. Instructors actively engaged participants in the sessions.
   SD D A SA NA

9. Instructors stimulated new ideas and view points in participants.
   SD D A SA NA

10. Instructors presented clear learning objectives.
    SD D A SA NA

11. Instructors provided students with appropriate learning activities.
    SD D A SA NA

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    Content/Assignments (circle one)

12. New information was clearly presented.
    SD D A SA NA

13. Information was presented at a level appropriate to the participants’ knowledge and experience.
    SD D A SA NA

14. Assignments were clear and carefully given.
    SD D A SA NA

15. Appropriate time was given for completion of all in-session assignments or work.
    SD D A SA NA

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    Instructional Materials (circle one)

16. Overall, the notebook effectively supported the curriculum.
    SD D A SA NA

17. I found the readings useful to my practice.
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18. After completion of the Institute, the notebook materials will be useful resources for me.
    SD D A SA NA

19. Overheads and other visual aids used were clear and easy to read, effective for the medium.
    SD D A SA NA

20. Handouts served as useful learning aids or resources.
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    Overall Evaluation (circle one)

21. I learned a great deal from my participation in the ABE Teacher Training Institute.
    SD D A SA NA

22. Overall, the ABE Teacher Training Institute was an excellent learning experience.
    SD D A SA NA

23. I would like to see future ABE staff development offered for graduate or undergraduate credit.
    SD D A SA NA

24. I would participate in future "for credit" ABE staff development workshops provided by the university.
    SD D A SA NA

25. I was very comfortable with the two-day distance learning format of the ABE Teacher Training Institute.
    SD D A SA NA

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    Open-end Questions

26. If the two session format is uncomfortable, what other format would you prefer?
    
    
    
    
27. What additional topics or content would you like to see addressed in future staff development activities?
    
    
    
    
28. What were one or two key strengths of the ABE Teacher Training Institute?
    
    
    
    
    
29. What one or two key areas of the ABE Teacher Training Institute need to be improved?
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
30. List one or two aspects of the ABE Teacher Training Institute that you liked most?
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
31. List one or two aspects of the ABE Teacher Training Institute that you liked least?
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
32. Please add any additional comments concerning the ABE Teacher Training Institute.