Writing History Teaching American History Project
2009 Summer Institute Participant Evaluation Survey

Dear Summer Institute Participant

The following survey is intended to gather data on your impressions and opinions following participation in the 2009 Writing History Summer Institute. The data collected through this survey will be held confidential and will be reported in aggregate as an assessment of the overall Institute. Thank you for your time and input!

Please select the role group that most closely matches your current position:

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Please select your level of participation in this project:

Please select the grade level you currently teach:

Are you currently a teacher of American History/ Social Studies:
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1. Please provide some specific examples of ways that this Institute has impacted your understanding of American history.

2. What, in your opinion, is the role of historical thinking skills in the teaching of American history?

3. What are some ways that you as a teacher can help your students develop historical thinking skills?

4. In your opinion, what was the highlight of this three day Institute?

5. Do you have any comments about the assignment (lesson plan and/or bibliography) for the Summer Institute and the instructions provided to you regarding this activity?

6. Do you have any suggestions for how the Summer Institute could be improved?

7. Thinking about the Writing History program more broadly (than just the Summer Institute), what do you like most about this program and what do you suggest that could improve the program in the future?

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Survey Form Updated 8/28/09