Post-Program Evaluation

Here is the form for our Post-Program Evaluation. You can also access a better-formatted version of it on Google Docs at

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfj9393x_12fzf797

You'll be given about 25 minutes (and computer access) to complete this form at our Friday meeting, but if you think you need more time than that, you're welcome to do it before hand. Cut and paste it into Microsoft Word and respond to each prompt.

Please e-mail the completed evaluation forms to Dr. Perrotta, Dr. Wright, and Dr. Merchant.

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Post-Program Evaluation -Thailand 2007

Please use the space provided to write your comments on the following subjects

1. Pre-Departure Meeting

Adequacy, Quality, and Usefulness of Information provided:

What additional information would be useful prior to going to Thailand?

2. Orientation

Was the location of Orientation (Hua Hin) a good choice? Do you feel in the future the orientation should be provided in-country in this manner or should it be done prior to departure?

Was the length of time for the orientation sufficient?

Were the topics covered sufficient? Are there additional topics not covered you feel would be useful?

Other recommendations for the future orientation sessions:

3. Host Families

What were the positive aspects of staying with your host family?

What were the challenges of staying with your host family?

Do you feel host families should be utilized again in the future?

Would you recommend your particular host family be used again?

Other recommended changes regarding the use of host families:

4. Teaching

Did you feel sufficiently prepared to teach in the Hadsamran area schools?

Was the length of time we spent in the schools teaching sufficient? Do you feel future groups should spend more or less time teaching?

How well-organized was your school in terms of giving you a schedule or advanced notice of what classes you would be teaching?

Was the amount of time teaching each day, and the amount of time for each lesson, appropriate and sufficient?

How much support did you receive from the regular English teacher(s) in terms of planning appropriate lessons, being present in the class as you taught, and helping you secure materials for teaching?

What were the positive aspects of your teaching experience?

What were the challenges of your teaching experience?

What recommendations would you make for changes to the teaching aspect of this program?

5. Cultural Excursions

Were the amount and types of cultural excursions appropriate and sufficient?

Are there any other cultural sites or experiences you would include?

Was there an appropriate balance between structured (e.g., required outings) vs. unstructured time?

What recommendations would you make for changes to the cultural excursions component of this program?

6. Academic Requirements

Were the selected readings helpful to you in deepening your understanding of ESL methods, and gaining new skills in teaching?

Was the amount of reading sufficient and appropriate?

Are there other readings covering other topics that might be beneficial?

Were the journal reflections a useful and meaningful way to reflect on your experiences?

Was the length and scope of the final paper sufficient and appropriate for you to reflect on your overall experience?

Are there any other academic requirements you feel would be helpful as a part of this program?

What recommendations do you have for changes to the academic requirements of this program?

7. Blog

Was the program Blog a beneficial part of this program?

Did you, your family members, or friends view the blog while we were in Thailand? What comments did they make about it?

Do you feel the quotes selected from your journals are representative of your thoughts and feelings expressed?

Do you feel it was appropriate to keep the quotes confidential?

Are there are things you feel should have or still could be added to the blog?

How likely are you to visit the blog again in the future?

Any other recommendations for the blog:

8. For you, what were the most rewarding parts of this program? Explain.

9. What were the most challenging or frustrating parts of this program? Explain.

10. Should UTSA offer this program again? Why or why not?

11. Please describe any other changes or recommendations you may have which you feel would make this program even more effective for future UTSA Students

12. Other Comments:

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