Educator Input for the EcoGuardian In-School Project

 

 

 

 

Outreach Programs

GAMIING Nature Centre plans to develop environmental and nature education outreach programs to bring into the classrooms. We want to match our programs to your particular needs and interests. Therefore, we need your assistance in completing the following survey.

 

Importance of your responses

Your responses and input will help us to design programs, materials and resources; improve training and workshops; and provide guidance for future educational activities.

 

Instructions

This questionnaire should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Please respond to all the questions provided. There are no right or wrong answers. In the spaces provided, please elaborate on your interests.

As our way of saying "Thank you" for participating, everyone who completes the survey can opt into a drawing to win a $50.00 gift certificate for classroom supplies from the retail establishment of your choice. After you have completed the survey and before you click finish, please enter your contact information in the 'email'  link and click send, then continue to the 'Finish Survey' tab and click the tab to submit the survey.  Your privacy is important to us. The information you provide in the email for the draw is in no way associated with the survey.

 

The draw will take place May 25, 2009 at 6:00 pm: only one entry per person please.

 

Thank you for your participation!

* 1.

Which grades are you teaching in this current school year? (Mark all that apply.)

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Other, Please specify
* 2.

In what type of school do you teach?

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Other, Please specify:
* 3.

In what areas do you teach? (Mark all that apply.)

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Other, Please specify
* 4.

Do you have an environmental background?

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* 5.

Are you currently engaged in environmental issues?

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GAMIING proposes to build facilitated interactive curriculum-linked Discovery Box resources and Traveling Exhibits promoting Natural History and Environmental Education. These educational tools for students consist of activities ranging from games to experiments, and hold many objects the students may handle, manipulate and explore. The boxes come complete with teaching guides and lesson plans designed around the various themes covered by each box or exhibit. Themes range from general introductions of nature studies, to more focused themes such as water conservation or plant rearing. Our themed resources will facilitate teachers meeting curriculum outcomes.

 

Would you use these methods and teaching materials?

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If no, please indicate reasons why not:
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If you answered no to Question 6, you may end the questionnaire, however, if you would still like to add your input please feel free to answer the remaining questions.

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Would you use these resources if there were a fee associated with them?

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Upon using the above resources, would you prefer they be facilitated by our Nature Interpreter or available for independent classroom use?

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If you were to engage in our outreach programs, what is your preference for the length of the program presentation?

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Other, Please specify
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How do you prefer to participate in nature education activities?   Please rate your preference for the following choices for your classes.

Least PreferNeutralPreferHighly Prefer
Nature walks
Discovery Box
Traveling Exhibit
Live animal presentations
Puppet Shows
School ground activities
Assembly
Guest Speaker
Field trips
Video/DVD
Interactive Web Resources
Power-point presentations
Games, role plays and simulations
Problem solving activities
Case Studies
Data gathering

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12.

Of the following existing environmental education programs available, please rate how important they are to your classes.

Very UnimportantUnimportantNeutralImportantVery Important
Eco Art/Nature Art
Biodiversity Hike
Species at Risk/Endangered Species
Tree Identification
Forest Ecosystems
Discover Plants/Wild about Plants
Ecology Game
Animal Habitat and Adaptation
Insect Study
Wetland Ecology
Pond or Stream Study
Water Quality Studies
Invertebrate Study
Yellow Fish Road Program
Alternative Energy
Adventure and Character Education
Sustainable Schools
Environmental Stewardship/Tools for Stewardship
Tracing our Ecological Footprint through Food miles
Rocks and Mineral Identification
Soil Studies
Outdoor Survival Workshops
Animal Tracks and Signs
Orienteering
Mapping
Astronomy-Making Sense of the Night Sky
Wildlife Habitat
Project WILD Education
Nature Watch Programs

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What are the most pressing or critical environmental concerns in your class, school or work?


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In what ways do you feel these issues could or should be addressed through environmental education programs?


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What practical skills and values would you like to see your students acquire through programs from GAMIING Nature Centre?


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How can we be more helpful to you in your educational endeavors?


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Thank you for completing this survey!    

 

If you are interested in being part of the research-writing team for 1 or more of our programs please email: ecoeducation@gamiing.org

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this survey, please contact Sandy Carrothers at GAMIING Centre for Sustainable Lakeshore Living at (705) 799-7083.

To enter your name in the drawing for the $50 gift certificate for classroom supplies, please email your name and phone number. Your privacy is important to us. The information you provide in the email for the draw is in no way associated with the survey, which is completely anonymous.

If you have any additional comments or suggestions please use the text box below.