PhysTEC
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PhysTEC Project Contacts
Florida International University

Laird Kramer
Department of Physics
Florida International University
University Park
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-6073
Fax: 305-348-6700

Florida International University Project Report 2008

Appendix 6: Teacher in Residence Survey

As a means to help tell the TIR story to the wider educational community, we want to know about your experience at FIU as a Physics Teacher in Residence. The information you provide will also help us to reflect on our own performance and will ensure positive experiences for future TIRs.

Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions. Your responses are confidential. They will be saved and returned to you to help your reflect on the year for the exit questionnaire that you will complete next year. If you would more comfortable completing the prompt on paper, a hard copy can be provided.

What are your expectations for your personal professional development during your year as a TIR?

How can PhysTEC at FIU best make use of your abilities?

With regard to PhysTEC, what are your personal growth goals for the year?

What are the major goals for the FIU PhysTEC for the 2007-2008 academic year?

From your perspective, what are the projects’ greatest strengths that will lead to success in achieving these goals?

From your perspective, what are the projects’ major hurdles in achieving these goals?

What specific support items from the FIU PhysTEC faculty would help you meet your goals and expectations for the coming year?

Of the experiences and opportunities that you foresee for the coming year, what specific things do you think that you will take back to school after a year in residence that will aid you in achieving your professional goals?