The majority of participants (48) rated the content of the course as to ‘very relevant’ the curriculum with 4 participants (all from Dublin course) rating it as ‘somewhat relevant’. The vast majority of participants (51) said they will definitely use aspects of what was covered in the course back in school, for example; Resources, ISS Kit/websites; DPSM activities; rockets and models of the solar system. A total of 47 respondents would rate the course as better than other summer courses, 4 would regard it as much the same and one would regard it as not as good as other courses. The vast majority of participants (51) would recommend the course to other teachers. In terms of satisfaction with tutors the vast majority (51) participants ranked this as 4 or 5 (with one exception in relation to one speaker). In terms of overall satisfaction with the course the vast majority of participants ranked this as 4 or 5. Sample of comments Offaly this course has helped build my confidence when it comes to science. I will most “I found definitely be recommending it to my colleagues if it is in Birr again. Much of the success of this course has been with how it was presented by Una and Robert.” a fresh way of looking at science and “Definitely maths.” and useful course. It broadened my own knowledge also. Very interactive “Very informative with both course tutor and IT.” Dublin of the course was excellent. Everything we did was applicable to the classroom “Practicality at different levels. The mix of hands on activities and computer based info such as Heavens Above website was excellent.” course with expert presenters very interesting and “Excellent – relevant” of by staff and “Well taken care facilitators” Cork course. Brilliant facility. I hope to bring my class to the observatory in the coming “Fantastic year for a tour/workshop.” for the topic “Wonderful setting. Great learning atmosphere. Enthusiasm/passion palpable.” really enjoyed the course and found it beneficial and worthwhile. I definitely see myself “I using a lot of the activities in my classroom in the future.”
The majority of participants (48) rated the content of the course as ‘very relevant’ to the curriculum with 4 participants (all from Dublin course) rating it as ‘somewhat relevant’. The vast majority of participants (51) said they will definitely use aspects of what was covered in the course back in school, for example; Resources, ISS Kit/websites; DPSM activities; rockets and models of the solar system. A total of 47 respondents would rate the course as better than other summer courses, 4 would regard it as much the same and one would regard it as not as good as other courses. The vast majority of participants (51) would recommend the course to other teachers. In terms of satisfaction with tutors the vast majority (51) participants ranked this as 4 or 5 (with one exception in relation to one speaker). In terms of overall satisfaction with the course the vast majority of participants ranked this as 4 or 5. Sample of comments Offaly “I found this course has helped build my confidence when it comes to science. I will most definitely be recommending it to my colleagues if it is in Birr again. Much of the success of this course has been with how it was presented by Una and Robert.” “Definitely a fresh way of looking at science and maths.” “Very informative and useful course. It broadened my own knowledge also. Very interactive with both course tutor and IT.” Dublin “Practicality of the course was excellent. Everything we did was applicable to the classroom at different levels. The mix of hands on activities and computer based info such as Heavens Above website was excellent.” “Excellent course with expert presenters – very interesting and relevant” “Well taken care of by staff and facilitators” Cork “Fantastic course. Brilliant facility. I hope to bring my class to the observatory in the coming year for a tour/workshop.” “Wonderful setting. Great learning atmosphere. Enthusiasm/passion for the topic palpable.” “I really enjoyed the course and found it beneficial and worthwhile. I definitely see myself using a lot of the activities in my classroom in the future.”
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