Summer 2013

Summer 2014Glenville State CollegeForensics ScienceStudent and Teacher Post Evaluation Results

1Program HighlightsSignificant differences found between this year and last years camp in following areas:

DECISION TO ATTEND COLLEGEINCREASED INTEREST IN SCIENCEINTERACTION WITH RESIDENCE COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, UNIVERSITY FACULTY, AND FSCsLEARNING EXPERIENCESATTEND SI NEXT YEARHas your week long stay at a university campus influenced your decision to attend college?In 2013, 71.08% (N=83) indicated Yes. A two-tailed probability between %s yielded a t-statistic of 2.107; df =154; two-tailed probability = 037.Has participating in the Glenville College Forensics Science HSTA Summer Institute increased your interest in science?In 2013, 74.07% (N=81) indicated Yes. A two-tailed probability between %s yielded a t-statistic of 2.160; df =153; two-tailed probability = .032. The Mentors interacted with me one on one.

2014 Mean: 4.42, SD: 0.79, N=742013 Mean: 4.13, SD: 1.03, N=83Independent T-Test Between Meanst-statistic=1.96; df=155two-tailed prob. = .052The teachers were responsive to my individual needs when I asked questions or requested additional information and clarification.2014 Mean: 4.31, SD: 0.70, N=742013 Mean: 3.35, SD: 0.65, N=83Independent T-Test Between Meanst-statistic=8.909; df=155two-tailed prob. = .000The university faculty were responsive to my individual needs when I asked questions or requested additional information and clarification.2014 Mean: 4.12, SD: 0.81, N=742013 Mean: 3.18, SD: 0.74, N=82Independent T-Test Between Meanst-statistic=7.575; df=154two-tailed prob. = .000The Field Site Coordinators were available when I needed special attention.2014 Mean: 3.97, SD: 0.86, N=722013 Mean: 3.03, SD: 0.75, N=82Independent T-Test Between Meanst-statistic=7.246; df=152two-tailed prob. = .000 Do you plan to attend the HSTA Summer Institute next year? In 2013, 85.54% indicated Yes. T-test between %s showed statistically significant difference: t-statistic=2.140; df=155; two-tailed prob.=.0349How much do you feel you have learned from the following learning/technology tools?20142013Independent T-Test4.620.54N=744.300.84N=83t-statistic = 2.801df = 155two-tailed prob. = .0057Forensics Science4.220.88N=743.411.25N=83t-statistic = 4.642df = 155two-tailed prob. = .0000

Prezi How much do you know about the following concepts?20142013Independent T-Test4.400.76N=734.001.09N=83t-statistic = 2.624df = 154two-tailed prob. = .0096Blood Typing4.130.82N=723.771.07N=83t-statistic = 2.323df = 153two-tailed prob. = .0215

DNA AnalysisMost and Least Liked WorkshopsMOST LIKEDFingerprinting** (37.80%/2014) vs. (51.58%/2013)Blood Typing (20.30%/2014) vs. (10.84%/2013)DNA Analysis (16.20%/2014) vs. (8.43%/2013)

LEAST LIKEDHandling Evidence (28.40%/2014) vs. (23.75%/2013)Blood Typing (18.90%/2014) vs. (18.75%/2013)DNA analysis (17.60%/2014) vs. (26.25%/2013)Trace Evidence Collection (17.60%/2014) vs. (16.25%/2013)Key CommentsI loved how we were able to do things that the professionals were able to do. I also appreciated how we were able to have help whenever it was needed and the teachers and mentors found easy, simple ways to explain how to complete given tasks.

. . . Also some mentors were mean (NOT MINE) and a lot of aother HSTA students were hard to get along with. But overall, I had a great time.

My mentor was very helpful whenever we had questions about anything. She tried her best to answer them to the best of her ability and she even shared a bit about her work and what she does in class. I found this an inspiration for my future

Key CommentsBETTER EVENING ACTIVITES AT THE GSC FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE

More strict about the rude behaviors from certain students

If we worked with actual college porfessors, it would be more fun and serious.

Final CommentsOverall this years institute was more favorably rated than last year. Mentors, Faculty, Teachers and FSCs , for the most part, received higher ratings.

Participants also perceived they learned more from the activities/workshops. Over 80% plan to use the Leadership Skills concept in the upcoming year.

TeachersPost Summer Institute Results Significant Differences found with the following:Comfort with using Fingerprinting?2014 Mean: 4.18, SD: 0.60, N=112013 Mean: 3.29, SD: 0.95, N=7 Independent T-testt-stat. = 2.452df = 16two-tailed prob. = .026To what extent do you agree or disagree that the HSTA Summer Institute contributed to your 201420134.580.67N=124.001.53N=7Science Content Knowledge4.500.52N=123.861.46N=7

Math Content Knowledge4.750.45N=124.141.57N=7Forensics Content Knowledge18Program HighlightsThe majority of teachers were Extremely Satisfied with the SI (m=4.75/2014) vs. (m=4.86/2013) Majority were either Extremely Comfortable or Comfortable with using acquired teaching skills, with the exception of PREZI (m=3.91/2014)Program Highlights continuedWhen asked about their intent to use techniques, resources and/or content at school or in community, the responses ranged from Very Little to Quite A BitLowest Rating was for Casting (m=2.75/0.97)Highest Rating was for Leadership Skills (m=4.33/0.65)

54.50% reported that Prezi would be the most useful resource for their HSTA Club and 90.00% stated that it would be most useful in their Classroom because it is An excellent tool of presentation and We can use this resource for years to come. (Teacher comments)

Program Highlights continuedThe teachers also reported that they were either Somewhat Prepared to Extremely Prepared to help students conceive and carry out projects. (m=3.92/0.90 vs. m=4.00/0.82 (2013))

83.30% vs. 85.71% (2013) reported a gain of ideas for club projects.

The majority also reported that the faculty were competent in leading the instructional sessions. (m=4.33/1.23 vs. m=4.57/0.53 (2013))Key CommentsThis HSTA institute was great. The students were engaged, learning, and having fun together from the very first day through to the very last day. The students were able to participate in hands on learning for the evidence they collected. This camp was excellent.

This was the best summer institute I have been involved with in the 7 years I have participated in HSTA.

The HSTA program provides me with the oppurtunity to participate in the students educational process. Work shops like these provide the students with a unique opportunity in which they can use the skills they are taught rather than rote memorization of the material. Hands on learning is by far the most effective teaching technique in my experience.

22Final CommentsOverall, teachers perceived/reported that

this years SI greatly contributed to their knowledge base.

it enhanced their professional development.

it improved their teaching practices. they were extremely satisfied with the SI.

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