Evaluation of the BioTeach Program

Evaluation of the BioTeach Program TERC is designing and implementing a multi-year evaluation study for the BioTeach Program. Formative evaluation will focus on the effectiveness of professional development workshops and the extent to which schools, teachers, and counselors are implementing their BioTeach grants (e.g., incorporating materials and lab activities). Summative evaluation will focus on changes in teacher efficacy and knowledge of biotechnology, school support for biotechnology teaching, and attitudes of teachers and students towards biotechnology. Students' levels of participation in biotechnology schoolwork, internships, and college enrollment will be followed.