Evaluation research for the ct program in haredi preschools final version 15 9 14
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Transcript of Evaluation research for the ct program in haredi preschools final version 15 9 14
Dr. Edith Manny-Ikan, Ravit Efrati
September2014
The Henrietta Szold Institute
The Creative Thinking (CT) Program
Main Evaluation Findings
“The children come from a
weak
background… hard
working families.
They do not participate in
enrichment
activities beyond
preschool...
This program allows them
to be exposed
to new content they'll
never reach otherwise
and they really need it”
(Teacher 5, Second Year)
The Henrietta Szold Institute – The National Institute for Research in Behavioral Sciences
In a nutshell.…
Program Level
• Program Implementation
• Program Sustainability
Child Level
• Responses• Contribution
(engagement, curiosity, dialogue)
Teacher Level• Attitude• Integration and
Implementation
Community Level
• Parents’ cooperation and attitudes
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Research Topics
Observations
Teacher Training (n=2)
Preschools (n=8)
Questionnaires
Teachers (n=25)
Parents (n=332)
Interviews
Teachers (n=8)
CT Program Facilitators (n=2)
Developmental Teacher Assistants (n=2)
Program Managers (n=2)
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Research Tools
Preschool Teachers (N=25)
Overall satisfaction
Children's enjoyment
Facilitator's attitude
Variety of content
Guidance given by the facilitator
Adjustment to religious values
Adjustment to childrens' age
100%
100%
96%
92%
88%
87%
83%
4%
8%
13%
13%
17%
Moderately agree Highly agree
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Satisfying Aspects of the CT program
The Impact of the Program on the ChildrenPreschool Teachers (N=25)
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Exposure to scientific topics
Enjoyment from scientific topics
Acquisition of scientific concepts
Fostering creative thinking
Fostering interest and curiosity in scientific phenomena
Ability to link scientific phenomena to everyday life
Comprehension of scientific laws and principles
8%
8%
9%
13%
17%
21%
29%
92%
92%
91%
87%
83%
75%
67%
0.0416666666666667
0.0416666666666667
Slightly agree Moderatly agree Highly agree
The Impact of the Program on the ChildrenParents (N= 290)
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Enjoyment from scientific topics
Exposure to scientific topics
Fostering interest and curiosity in scientific phenomena
Acquisition of scientific concepts
Comprehension of scientific laws and principles
Ability to link scientific phenomena to everyday life
7%
8%
8%
10%
7%
10%
14%
15%
19%
18%
22%
26%
79%
77%
73%
72%
72%
64%
Slightly agree Moderatly agree Highly agree
The Impact of the Program on the Parents
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72% participated in 2 workshops
74% received ideas for activities to do at home and 58% tried them
94% were highly satisfied with the workshops
95% would like to participate in future workshops
The Contribution of the Training WorkshopsPreschool Teachers (N=25)
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Experiental experience
Teaches preparation of sceintific products
Clear and understandable
Provides new knowledge
Provides new skills
Interesting
Gives ideas for further activity
Gives ideas for implementation with religious values
Prepares teachers for future implementation
100%
100%
92%
79%
76%
72%
72%
56%
46%
4%
4%
4%
8%
8%
4%
4%
17%
20%
20%
28%
36%
50%
Slightly agree Moderatly agree Highly agree
Preschool Teachers
Using a variety of teaching methods during the CT activity
Distribution of information sheets to parents after each activity
Adapting the content and explanations to the children's age
Creating a repository of learning materials and activities
Using a variety of teaching methods in the training sessions
Parents
Increasing the cooperation with parents
Increasing the frequency of the CT activity in the preschools
Increased emphasis on acquisition of scientific concepts and their connection to everyday life
Adapting the content and explanations to the children's age
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Areas for Improvement
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Improvement of training sessions (new implementation ideas, peer learning) in order to maintain sustainability
Improvement of teacher involvement (experiencing teaching CT activities in the preschool)
Adjustment of preschool activities (teaching suitable content according to children's age, more emphasis on understanding of scientific concepts and their connection to everyday life)
Recommendations
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