Spanish for Educators Immersion Trip Evaluation

Thank you for taking a few minutes to submit your thoughtful comments about the recent Spanish Immersion program you participated in with Common Ground. We loved working with you as a client and we value your feedback on the program!

Step 1

Fill out the evaluation form.

Name and email address are optional fields if you’d like to submit an anonymous evaluation. We would of course appreciate the opportunity to follow up with you if you have some criticisms of the program just to make sure we understand well the issues so that we can work on fixing them. Thank you!

Educator Spanish Immersion Evaluation

Evaluation of Spanish Immersion Programs

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First Name (optional)

Name (optional)

First Last

Email (optional)

Common Ground International*

How did you first find out about Common Ground International?

Highlights*

What are the highlights of your Immersion Program that you’ve been sharing with your friends and family? Please list as many as you like.

Challenges*

What are the challenges/difficulties of your Immersion Program that you’ve been sharing with your friends and family? Please list as many as you like.

Language Learning Goals*

Please tell us how this program helped you accomplish your language learning and/or professional goals?

Personal Growth*

Did this program provide opportunities for personal growth? If so, how do you feel you grew personally?

Host Family Characteristics*

Please list a few words that characterize your host family & provide a brief explanation/example of why that characteristic comes to you now.

Host Family Recommendations*

Would you recommend your host family for future students? If not, why?

Spanish Classes*

In a few sentences, please describe what you liked best about your Spanish classes. Additionally, what suggestions do you have for improvement?

Spanish Proficiency*

How would you describe your Spanish proficiency pre and post-immersion? What are the biggest improvements you notice in your Spanish ability now? What are the areas of continued focus that you need to work on?

Volunteer Work

Please take this time to reflect on the volunteer portion of your program. How did it help you reach your goals? What did you learn, like or dislike from these experiences?

Volunteer Work*

Please reflect on the volunteer portion of your trip. Please mention where you worked, and if you feel that your work was meaningful to the community? Was it a valuable language opportunity for you?

CEDCAS or EL ARENAL

Do you feel your work was meaningful to the community? Was it a valuable language opportunity for you? What went well and what could be improved?

Interprofessionalism (If Applicable to your Program)

Did anything strike you about the mix of professionals and students on the program? If so, what? What new insights do you have as a result of this?

Weekend Excursions or Trips*

What trips or excursions did you go on while in Costa Rica and / or Ecuador & what were the highlights of those trips? What would you have done differently if you could have? Do you have any concerns or suggestions regarding locations, hotels, restaurants, etc… that we should know?

Leadership / Coordinators*

Please think through your day to day interactions with your leaders. What should they know (encouragements and constructive criticisms) about their interactions with you to help them be better leaders on future trips?

Pre-departure preparation

Is there anything that could be done differently to improve the online pre-departure course? Did you find this information helpful in your trip preparations?

Website review! ¡Por favor!

We need your review on our website! Please open another browser and copy and paste this link to review this program on our website: https://commongroundinternational.com/store/immersion-trips/teacher-immersion-trip/#reviews This will inform other teachers about what they might get into:)

Other Comments*

Please use this space to praise (or vent about) whatever you’d like regarding your immersion program!

Did you request Continuing Education credits for your immersion program?*

Yes

Would you like to share something about your experience on CGI's blog?

Yes, I’d be happy to write about my experience.

No, thanks.

How should we contact you?

Please provide email or phone # to be in touch with you about writing on CGI’s blog.

Would you be willing to serve as a reference for future participants thinking about the trip?

Yes, I’d be happy to.

No, thanks.

How should we instruct them to contact you?

Please provide email or phone # for people to contact you

Would you be interested in being a CGI Representative at your school or in your district?

Yes, I would love to

No, thanks

Are you interested in bringing a group to Costa Rica or Ecuador for Spanish Immersion?*

Yes, I would like more information on group immersion trips

No, thanks.

Group Characteristics

Who would you be interested in travelling with?: Size of group, ages and approximate dates.

Does CGI have the permission to use a comment or two from your evaluation for marketing purposes?

Sure

Step 2

Please leave a review

Teacher Immersion Trip

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5

I attended the Spanish immersion program for teachers this past July in Costa Rica for 10 days. I was a beginner to Spanish learning and this opportunity provided a valuable experience to jumpstart my journey.…

- Jean Kotterman-Mumau

Rating: 5 out of 5

I had an incredible experience studying abroad in Costa Rica with Common Ground International this summer. I really enjoyed my Spanish course and had a wonderful teacher who created a supportive and engaging learning environment.…

- Courtney Mason

Rating: 5 out of 5

I have traveled with CGI in the past to Costa Rica and have always enjoyed the experience, connections, and learning. This year, I was able to spend two weeks in Ecuador with their Educator program…

- Merrisa Moccia

Rating: 5 out of 5

I went to Costa Rica for three weeks in the educators program. The immersion experience was really helpful for me to practice Spanish 24/7. I stayed with a wonderful host family and met other people…

- Caroline A.

Rating: 5 out of 5

It is hard to narrow this experience down to just a few highlights because the entire Common Ground International immersion trip was truly priceless. I even joked with my son that it would make a…

- Kate

I was beyond nervous for this experience, but it has given me the confidence I needed in my Spanish skills!
My teacher at Lapa Verde was amazing! Olma made us feel confident in our Spanish skills! Constantly she was providing us with material that would be beneficial in the classroom!
Also, I had an amazing host family! They loved showing us all the amazing things that Costa Rica has to offer!

Spanish for Educators Immersion Trip Evaluation

Thank you for taking a few minutes to submit your thoughtful comments about the recent Spanish Immersion program you participated in with Common Ground. We loved working with you as a client and we value your feedback on the program!

Educator Spanish Immersion Evaluation

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