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Teacher Satisfaction Survey Results

Overall Results:

The Key Vocabulary Routine training receives very high ratings from educators. On a scale of
1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent), participants gave us almost perfect scores in every category, such as the value of the training content, the training itself, and the instructor's performance.

Background:

Educators were surveyed immediately after attending two days of training for the Key Vocabulary Routine. They were asked to rate six statements using the following scale:
Poor (1) Below Average (2) Average (3) Good (4) Excellent (5)

Findings:

    1. Ninety-seven percent (97%) rated the "Overall Training Content" good or excellent. The average score achieved was 4.7.
    2. Ninety-nine percent (99%) rated the "Instructor's Performance" good or excellent. The average score was 4.9.
    3. Ninety-seven percent (97%) thought "The Content of this Training will Enhance my Ability to Teach" was good or excellent. The average score was 4.6.
    4. One hundred percent (100%) rated the "Instructor is Knowledgeable on the Subject Matter" good or excellent. The average score was 5.0.
    5. One hundred percent (100%) rated "The Presentation was Clear and Well Organized" good or excellent. The average score was 4.9.
    6. One hundred percent (100%) thought "The Instructor's Ability to Encourage and Respond to Issues and Questions raised was" good or excellent. The average score was 4.9.

    Sample Comments from the Training Evaluations:

      • "Thank you for the focus on building word consciousness."
      • "Overall, this information is what every teacher and administrator needs to know."
      • "I loved the Word Wall game. Using it across the curriculum will be useful and will make vocabulary more meaningful to students."
      • "Excellent! I was skeptical before coming, but now I am a true believer."
      • "This is one of the most exciting workshops I have ever attended!"
      • "I teach ELL students, K-5. Vocabulary is key. I already accentuate vocabulary, but these strategies will really help me."
      • "Thank you for the focus on building word consciousness."
      • "You are so passionate about what you do! Thank you for reminding me about the importance of vocabulary. I think a lot about the other four components of reading, but I have always been intimidated by vocabulary. Now, I feel empowered!"
      • "The session used great modeling, examples, and pacing."
      • "I learned how to prioritize vocabulary words and how to teach and assess understanding."
      • "I really liked applying the vocabulary skills I learned to my own content materials"
      • "I left the workshop with a whole vocabulary implementation plan."
      • "This workshop was excellent and very relevant!"
      • "I learned many new ways to teach words other than dictionary definitions."
      • "The instructor was upbeat and knowledgeable."
      • "There were many practical strategies for vocabulary instruction."
      • "I learned how to work with "at risk" students more effectively."
      • "The instructor was motivating and well versed in the content of vocabulary, and she supported her teaching with references to research."