Catholic Educators Forum - Survey Results

I thank the participants who responded to the survey from our Catholic Educators Forum, "Questioning for Classroom Discussion." I would like to share some initial results and comments.

From the teachers and/or administrators who responded to the survey thus far:

• 82% believed that the two-day Forum met the stated learning goals
• 94% believed that the presentations met or exceeded expectations
• 83% believed that the structure (including the activities and the materials) met or exceeded expectations
• 93% teachers appreciated the Holy Rosary location
• 100% teachers appreciated the St. Michael location
• 100% participants appreciated the hospitality and graciousness of our hosting schools!

From the comments shared, we met some schools needs, but not all. We continue to learn and grow, and will use the comments as we plan for next year.

“The forum itself was insightful and applicable across grade levels and subject areas. I would also like you to know how I continue to look forward to the professional development offerings from your office and team. Every time, I sense that I am receiving the BEST and then you all go and exceed the next time.”

“This was a bit slow-paced for me. I would like to have less processing time in the moment and more content presented during the forum. I would prefer to have time after the forum to reflect on and and work on incorporating it into my plans for the following school year (that is why I expressed a preference for the forum to take place in late June)”

“I feel the two-day forum prepared me well enough to use class discussion time more deliberately for students to follow a more constructive framework.”

“Too much of a rehash of what has been presented in many previous workshops.”

“Our school is using the book for a book study for our PLCs.”