This page includes research papers, evaluation reports, and presentations that explore key outcomes related to Charlotte Teachers Institute’s seminars and programs for teachers and professors.
♦ Matt Lower conducted an exploratory research project in partnership with Spiracle Media to explore CTI’s mission, goals, and values as part of a larger video production project.
- The Art of Pre-Production: Turning Data into a Story (October 2020). Poster.
♦ Marika Samuelsson analyzed interviews of a professor, teachers, and university students in both CTI seminars and university undergraduate courses.
- Describing the Experiences of a Professor Teaching within Two Learning Contexts: A 12-Month Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Students and PK-12 Classroom Teachers (August 2020). Poster and Abstract.
♦ Rosibel Reyes conducted a multi-case study with four English as a Second Language teachers.
- Examining English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers’ Curriculum: Engaging Students through Charlotte Teachers Institute’s Seminars (August 2019). Poster.
♦ Nancy Ceja completed a product evaluation of CTI’s 2018 SRET program.
- Research Experience for Teachers: How Hands-On Research and Student Mentoring Impacts Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs (August 2018). Abstract and Poster.
♦ Geraldine Abinader conducted a case study on CTI’s goal to “retain highly qualified teachers.”
- Student Learning + Retention = Teacher Growth: A Product Evaluation Case Study among CTI Fellows (August 2017). Abstract and Poster.
♦ Hao Djur conducted a case study on CTI’s goal to “implement engaging curriculum.”
- Analyzing Curriculum Unit Implementation: A Product Evaluation of Charlotte Teachers Institute (August 2017). Abstract and Poster.
♦ Anthony Ellis examined questionnaire data on engagement, retention, and program usefulness:
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Teacher Professional Development throughout Charlotte Teachers Institute (April 2017). Abstract and Full research paper.
- Product Evaluation: Charlotte Teachers Institute (August 2016). Presentation.
- Product Evaluation of Charlotte Teachers Institute: Exploring Empowerment, Usefulness, and Retention (August 2016). Executive summary.
- Product Evaluation of Charlotte Teachers Institute: Exploring Program Outcomes (July 2016). Poster presentation.
♦ Kenia Rios’ work studied teachers, professors and graduate students as part of CTI’s SRET:
- CTI Summer Research Experience for Teachers (August 2016). Executive summary.
- Science Research Experience for Teachers Laboratory Observation Protocol (August 2016). Final Report.
- CTI Summer Research Experience for Teachers: Connecting K-12 Teaching and the Study of Nanoscale Science (July 2016). Poster presentation.
♦ Curriculum Unit Usage Survey. This tool is administered six months following curriculum unit completion to ask questions about implementation and impact on students.
- 2016 Curriculum Unit Usage Survey (July 2016). Executive Summary.