Dear Parent/Guardian,
We invite your child to participate in an evaluation survey for the Pacific American Foundation's NALU Studies program. This survey serves two important purposes: to assess the program's impact on your child and to test a new evaluative tool designed for indigenous cultural STEM programs.
Survey Purpose
Evaluate the NALU Studies program's effectiveness in:
- Strengthening your child's connection to people and place
- Enhancing their understanding of ecological functionality
- Test a new evaluative tool specifically created for indigenous cultural STEM programs
Survey Details
- Format: Online questionnaire
- Duration: Approximately 10-15 minutes
- Administration: Post program participation
Confidentiality
Your child's responses will remain strictly confidential. We will not associate any identifying information with the survey responses, and we will analyze and report all data in aggregate form only.
Voluntary Participation
Participation is entirely voluntary. Your child may skip any questions or withdraw from the survey at any time without consequences.
Benefits
While there are no direct benefits to your child, their participation will:
- Help improve the NALU Studies program
- Contribute to the development of culturally responsive evaluation methods for indigenous STEM education
Risks
There are no known risks associated with this survey beyond those encountered in daily life.
New Evaluative Tool
The survey incorporates a new tool designed to assess indigenous cultural STEM programs more effectively. This tool aims to:
- Respect and integrate indigenous ways of knowing
- Evaluate connections between STEM learning and cultural identity
- Assess the integration of traditional knowledge in STEM education
Your child's participation will help refine this tool, potentially benefiting indigenous STEM education broadly.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Manning S. Taite
manning.taite@thepaf.org
(808) 398-2088
Consent
By signing below, you agree that:
- You have read and understood this information
- You voluntarily allow your child to participate in the evaluation survey
- You understand your child can withdraw at any time without penalty
Please submit this completed form by 03/13. If not returned, we will assume you do not wish your child to participate.
Mahalo for your support in evaluating and improving the NALU Studies program and contributing to the advancement of indigenous STEM education assessment.
