Resources for Gifted and Talented Children in Delaware: Science.

Dear Gifted/Talented Instructor,


I would like to ask you to participate in a study on the opportunities available for Gifted and Talented students in Delaware, specifically, in relation to science. I am interested in finding out what science programs are available for students who are classified as being Gifted and Talented. I intend to use this survey in conjunction with other research literature. I will use the results of this survey as part of my senior thesis at the University of Delaware.

I would like to ask you to complete a survey and return it to me. I would like to keep copies of this survey for study and reference. This survey should take less than fifteen minutes to complete. Your answers will serve to help me get a better understanding of the educational opportunities for Gifted and talented students.

You are not required to submit your name or social security number so the results are anonymous. Results of the survey will be enclosed in a summary of results in an upcoming publication through the University of Delaware. Six months after the results are analyzed, or no later than 12/31/02, all materials will be destroyed.

If you would like more information about this study, or have any questions pertaining to the study, please contact my research advisor Dr. Danielle J. Ford at (302) 831-6254 or by e-mail at djford@udel.edu. You may also contact me at (302) 453-9052, or by e-mail at markbutt@udel.edu. If you have any concerns
about the conduct of the research, please contact Dr. T.W. Fraser Russell, Acting Vice Provost of Research, University of Delaware, (302) 831-4007.

Thank you very much for your participation!

Sincerely,

Mark E. Butt
University of Delaware
School of Education
Undergraduate Research Program
Name (optional): 


  1. My School's Gifted and Talented Program is self contained.
    Yes
    No


  1. My School's Gifted and Talented Program is considered a pull-out program.
    Yes
    No


  1. My School's Gifted and Talented Program is considered accelerated.
    Yes
    No


  1. My School's Gifted and Talented Program is considered enriched.
    Yes
    No


  1. My students keep a portfolio for assessment.
    Yes
    No


  1. My school has an exterior mentoring program.
    Yes
    No


  1. I read Gifted Child Quarterly
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. I read the Roeper Review.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Project-based learning strategies are used for science.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Kits like FOSS, STC (Smithsonian) are used for science instruction in my class.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Technology (computers) is used in my class.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Group problem solving is used in my class.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Guest-speakers are a part of my curricula
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Debate is used in my classroom.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Students participate in outside academic competitions.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Performance based assessment is used in my classroom.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Peer Evaluation is used in my classroom.
    Always
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. In what type of neighboorhood is your school located?
    Rural
    Suburban
    Urban


  1. How many years have tou taught in Gifted and Talented Programs in Delaware?
    <1
    1-5
    6-10
    11-15
    16+


  1. How are Gifted and Talented Students identified in your district?


  1. Are standardized tests used in the identification of Gifted and Talented Students? If yes, how?


  1. Does your classroom support the need of children with special needs? If yes, how?
Mark E. Butt