Evaluation

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.