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Hyundai New Thinkers Summit:
Innovation and Climate Science Youth Summit4-6 October 2013
Manila Ocean Park, Luneta Park,Manila
EVALUATION REPORT
Objectives
seeks to empower the youth through science education
as well as to address the need for more science
professionals in the country
brought together students and teachers from 39 schools
in Luzon in a series of lectures, hands-on-activities, fora
and plenary sessions in youth leadership, ethics,
innovation and climate science
Description of the Summit
a part of a yearlong program that includes an “Innovation and
Climate Science Camp” to be held in summer next year and a
culminating activity entitled Hyundai New Thinkers Spotlight
prior to next year’s school opening seek to empower the youth
through science education as well as to address the need for
more science professionals in the country
aims to develop creative thinking and leadership among high-
school students in helping solve real climate-related problems in
their communities, and enhance their interests in science and
technology careers particularly in geology and oceanography
Evaluation Tool & Method
Evaluation questionnaire for students and teachers
Basic information on students and teachers
Respondents were asked to rate the aspects of the
Summit using 3-point rating scale (i.e., Very much, To
some extent, and Not at all)
Open-ended items
Analyzed using Descriptive Method
Measures/Scoring
Rating Description Score
Very much 3
To some extent 2
Not at all 1
Participating Schools by Number of Students and Teachers
Name of Schools No. of
Student
s
No. of
Teacher
s
Total
1. Alfonso National High School 2 1 3
2. Bataan National High School 2 1 3
3. Botolan National High School 2 1 3
4. Bulihan National High School 2 1 3
5. Caruhatan National High School 2 1 3
6. Cavite National High School 2 1 3
7. Claro M. Recto Information & Communication
Technology High School
2 1 3
8. Dampol 1st National High School 2 1 3
9. Emilio C. Bernabe High School 2 1 3
10. Francisco G. Nepomuceno Memorial High School 2 1 3
11. Kasarinlan High School 2 1 3
12. Krus na Ligas High School 2 1 3
13. Limay National High School 2 1 3
14. Manila Science High School 2 1 3
15. Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School 2 1 3
Participating Schools by Number of Students and Teachers
Name of Schools No. of
Students
No. of
Teacher
s
Total
16. Marikina Science High School 2 1 3
17. Mariveles National High School - Poblacion 2 1 3
18. Maronquillo National High School 2 1 3
19. Morong National High School 2 1 3
20. New Cabalan National High School 2 1 3
21. Noveleta National High School 2 1 3
22. Olongapo City National High School 2 1 3
23. Orani National High School - Main 2 1 3
24. Pasay City Science High School 2 1 3
25. Pasig City Science High School 2 1 3
26. Pateros National High School 2 1 3
27. Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon
Campus
2 1 3
28. Philippine Science High School - Main Campus 2 1 3
29. Rafael Lazatin Memorial High School 2 1 3
30. Ramon Magsaysay High School 2 1 3
Participating Schools by Number of Students and Teachers
Name of Schools No. of
Students
No. of
Teachers
Total
31. Rizal High School 2 1 3
32. Sta. Lucia High School 2 1 3
33. Taguig National High School 2 1 3
34. Taguig Science High School 2 1 3
35. The Sisters of Mary School 2 1 3
36. Tondo High School 2 1 3
37. V. Mapa High School 2 1 3
38. Valenzuela City Science High School 2 1 3
39. Zambales National High School 2 1 3
TOTAL 78 39 117
Profile of Participants
Students
78
67%
Teachers
39
33%
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 117
Distribution of Respondents by Sex
Male42
55%
Female34
45%
Students
n=76 (97.4% Response
Male
2
5%
Female
34
92%
No info
1
3%
Teachers
n=37 (94.9% Response Rate)
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Statement
as assessed by Respondents
Statement
Students Teachers All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
The Summit encouraged me to have a career
in science or to be a geologist or marine
scientist in the future.
2.40 9 NA 2.40 11
The Summit contributed to my awareness,
knowledge, and understanding about science,
particularly climate change and other related
topics.
2.99 1 NA 2.99 1
The things I learned from the summit are
applicable to the subject(s) I teach.NA 2.66 7 2.66 8
The concepts are easily transferrable to my
peers at school.NA 2.94 4 2.94 6
The venue was appropriate for activities such
as this.2.96 4 2.92 5 2.95 5
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Statement
as assessed by Respondents
StatementStudents Teachers All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
The length of time allotted for each
activity is sufficient.2.53 7 2.78 6 2.61 9
The organizers were efficient, helpful
and accommodating.2.97 3 2.97 2 2.97 2
The writeshop has helped me how to
prepare project proposal regarding
solution to an environmental
community problem.
2.87 6 NA 2.87 7
Generally, the event was well-managed
in terms of:
a. Time 2.48 8 2.49 8 2.48 10
b. Availability of equipment 2.96 4 3.00 1 2.97 2
c. Suitability of facilities 2.99 1 2.95 3 2.97 2
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Statement as assessed by
Student-Respondents by Sex
StatementMale Female All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
The Summit encouraged me to have a career in
science or to be a geologist or marine scientist in
the future.2.39 8 2.40 9 2.40 9
The Summit contributed to my awareness,
knowledge, and understanding about science,
particularly climate change and other related topics.2.97 1 3.00 1 2.99 1
The venue was appropriate for activities such as
this.2.94 3 2.98 5 2.96 4
The length of time allotted for each activity is
sufficient.2.53 7 2.52 8 2.53 7
The organizers were efficient, helpful and
accommodating.2.94 3 3.00 1 2.97 3
The writeshop has helped me how to prepare
project proposal regarding solution to an
environmental community problem.2.85 6 2.88 6 2.87 6
Generally, the event was well-managed in terms of:
a. Time 2.39 8 2.55 7 2.48 8
b. Availability of equipment 2.91 5 3.00 1 2.96 4
c. Suitability of facilities 2.97 1 3.00 1 2.99 1
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Topic Learned as
assessed by Respondents
TopicStudents Teachers All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
I learned a lot from the following talks:
a. Youthink (i-Generation). 2.87 5 2.86 5 2.87 7
b. Youtalk (Leadershift) 2.93 1 2.86 5 2.91 2
c. Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) 2.72 9 2.86 5 2.77 10
d. Science behind Climate Change &
Air-Ocean Interaction2.87 5 2.81 10 2.85 9
e. Impacts of Climate Change on the
Oceans (Marine Science) 2.92 2 2.83 9 2.89 5
f. Impacts of Climate Change on
Biodiversity (Hydrogeology)2.87 5 2.89 2 2.88 6
g. Impacts of Climate Change on
Hydrogeology2.87 5 2.89 2 2.87 7
h. Climate Change Mitigation 2.91 4 2.89 2 2.90 3
i. Climate Change Adaptation 2.92 2 2.86 5 2.90 3
j. Climate Change for Teachers NA 2.95 1 2.95 1
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Topic Learned as
assessed by Student-Respondents
TopicMale Female All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
I learned a lot from the following talks:
a. Youthink (i-Generation). 2.82 7 2.90 5 2.87 5
b. Youtalk (Leadershift) 2.91 1 2.95 1 2.93 1
c. Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) 2.62 9 2.81 9 2.72 9
d. Science behind Climate Change & Air-
Ocean Interaction2.85 6 2.88 7 2.87 5
e. Impacts of Climate Change on the
Oceans (Marine Science) 2.88 2 2.95 1 2.92 2
f. Impacts of Climate Change on
Biodiversity (Hydrogeology)2.88 2 2.86 8 2.87 5
g. Impacts of Climate Change on
Hydrogeology2.82 7 2.90 5 2.87 5
h. Climate Change Mitigation 2.88 2 2.93 4 2.91 4
i. Climate Change Adaptation 2.88 2 2.95 1 2.92 2
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Activity as
assessed by Respondents
ActivityStudents Teachers All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
I enjoyed/had fun while learning in the
following activities:
a. Ocean Streams 2.78 1 2.63 5 2.73 1
b. Exposed! 2.66 4 2.67 2 2.66 4
c. Survival of the Fittest 2.71 3 2.65 4 2.69 3
d. Case Study 2.58 6 2.52 7 2.56 7
e. Carbon Race 2.54 7 2.72 1 2.59 6
f. Coastal Adaptation 2.77 2 2.66 3 2.73 1
g. Star Party 2.38 8 2.45 8 2.40 8
h. Fellowship Night 2.64 5 2.63 5 2.64 5
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Each Activity as
assessed by Student-Respondents by Sex
ActivityMale Female All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
I enjoyed/had fun while learning in the
following activities:
a. Ocean Streams 2.71 1 2.83 2 2.78 1
b. Exposed! 2.59 4 2.71 4 2.66 4
c. Survival of the Fittest 2.71 1 2.71 4 2.71 3
d. Case Study 2.50 5 2.65 6 2.58 6
e. Carbon Race2.50 5 2.57 8 2.54 7
f. Coastal Adaptation 2.61 3 2.90 1 2.77 2
g. Star Party 2.15 8 2.58 7 2.38 8
h. Fellowship Night 2.50 5 2.76 3 2.64 5
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Speaker per Topic as Assessed by
Respondents by Occupation
Speaker/Statement
Students Teachers All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
The speakers of the following topics gave clear
and interesting presentations:
a. Youthink (i-Generation). 2.86 7 2.95 3 2.88 9
b. Youtalk (Leadershift)2.93 2 2.95 3 2.94 1
c. Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) 2.78 9 2.92 8 2.82 10
d. Science behind Climate Change & Air-
Ocean Interaction2.87 6 3.00 1 2.91 6
e. Impacts of Climate Change on the Oceans
(Marine Science) 2.93 2 2.89 10 2.92 5
f. Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity
(Hydrogeology)2.86 7 3.00 1 2.90 8
g. Impacts of Climate Change on
Hydrogeology2.95 1 2.92 8 2.94 1
h. Climate Change Mitigation 2.93 2 2.95 3 2.94 1
i. Climate Change Adaptation 2.89 5 2.94 6 2.91 6
j. Climate Change for Teachers 2.94 6 2.94 1
Average Scale Scores and Rank for Speaker per Topic as
Assessed by Student-Respondents by Sex
Speaker/StatementMale Female All
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
The speakers of the following topics gave
clear and interesting presentations:
a. Youthink (i-Generation). 2.76 8 2.93 5 2.86 7
b. Youtalk (Leadershift) 2.91 1 2.95 3 2.93 2
c. Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) 2.76 8 2.79 9 2.78 9
d. Science behind Climate Change & Air-
Ocean Interaction2.85 5 2.88 7 2.87 6
e. Impacts of Climate Change on the
Oceans (Marine Science) 2.91 1 2.95 3 2.93 2
f. Impacts of Climate Change on
Biodiversity (Hydrogeology)2.82 7 2.88 7 2.86 7
g. Impacts of Climate Change on
Hydrogeology2.91 1 2.98 1 2.95 1
h. Climate Change Mitigation 2.88 4 2.98 1 2.93 2
i. Climate Change Adaptation 2.85 5 2.93 5 2.89 5
Distribution of Respondents by Topic that they Like the
MOST
TopicStudents Teachers
Freq. %* Freq. %*
Youtalk (Leadershift) 47 61.8 12 32.4
Impacts of Climate Change on the Oceans
(Marine Science)12 15.8 2 5.4
Youthink (i-Generation) 5 6.6 2 5.4
Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity
(Hydrogeology)
5 6.65 13.5
Climate Change Mitigation 4 5.3 2 5.4
Science behind Climate Change & Air-Ocean
Interaction
2 2.62 5.4
Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) 1 1.3 4 10.8
Climate Change Adaptation 2 1.3 1 2.7
All 1 1.3 6 16.2
No answer 1 1.3 2 5.4
Impacts of Climate Change on Hydrogeology 0 0.0 1 2.7
Climate Change for Teachers NA 2 5.4
*Do not add up to 100% due to multiple answers of some respondents.
Distribution of Respondents by Topic that they
Like the LEAST
TopicStudents Teachers
Freq. % Freq. %
Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) 23 30.4 2 5.4
Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity
(Hydrogeology)
10 13.22 5.4
Youtalk (Leadershift) 5 6.6 2 5.4
Impacts of Climate Change on the Oceans (Marine
Science)
4 5.32 5.4
Youthink (i-Generation) 3 3.9 0 0.0
Science behind Climate Change & Air-Ocean
Interaction
2 2.60 0.0
Impacts of Climate Change on Hydrogeology 2 2.6 0 0.0
Climate Change Mitigation 2 2.6 0 0.0
Climate Change Adaptation 2 2.6 2 5.4
None 1 1.3 8 21.6
Climate Change for Teachers NA 0 0.0
No answer 22 28.9 19 51.4
TOTAL
76 100.0 37 100.0
Distribution of Respondents by Activity that they Like the
MOST
ActivityStudents Teachers
Freq. %* Freq. %*
Survival of the Fittest 25 32.9 11 29.7
Coastal Adaptation 25 32.93 8.1
Carbon Race 12 15.8 2 5.4
Ocean Streams 5 6.61 2.7
Exposed! 3 3.9 1 2.7
Star Party 3 3.9 1 2.7
Fellowship Night 2 2.6 0 0.0
“Ganito noon… kaya ngayon…” 1 1.3
Case Study 0 0.0 0 0.0
All 5 13.5
Activities shared by Dr. David 1 2.7
Presentation Proposal 1 2.7
No answer 3 3.9 11 29.7
*Do not add up to 100% due to multiple answers of some respondents.
Distribution of Respondents by Activity that they Like the
LEAST
ActivityStudents Teachers
Freq. % Freq. %
Survival of the Fittest 18 23.7 2 5.4
Exposed! 15 19.7 2 5.4
Carbon Race 10 13.2 3 8.1
Case Study 7 9.2 1 2.7
Star Party 6 7.9 3 8.1
Coastal Adaptation 4 5.3 1 2.7
Ocean Streams 3 3.9 0 0.0
Fellowship Night 0 0.0 0 0.0
None 2 2.6 5 13.5
p# thing… :) 1 2.7
No answer 11 14.5 19 51.4
TOTAL76 100.0 37 100.0
Rate of Over-all Experience
by Respondents
Above
expectati
ons
26
34%Met
expectati
ons
7
9%
Well
above
expectati
ons
42
55%
No
informati
on
1
2%
n = 76
Above
expectations
10
27%Met
expectations
4
11%
Well above
expectations
21
57%
No
information
2
5%
n = 37
Students Teachers
Initial Preferred Course of
Student-Participants
S&T Course
37
49%
Non-S&T Course
26
34%
Undecided
3
4%
No info
10
13%
n = 76
Final Preferred Course of
Student-Participants
S&T Course
44
58%
Non-S&T Course
19
25%
Undecided
3
4%
No info
10
13%
7 student-participants who initially preferred Non-S&T course for their
college degree changed to S&T course after participating in the Summit.
n = 76
Seven (7) Cases of Students who Changed their Choice of College Degree
from Non-S&T Course to S&T Course and their Reasons for Changing
ID
No.
Sex From Non-S&T Course To S&T Course Reason for Changing
48Femal
eCall Center Agent Scientist
I wanna explore more about
science.
70Femal
eLinguistics Geologist
I think being a geologist is
happy.
23Femal
eAccountancy Chemical Engineering
I loved science more after
this activity.
53Femal
eTeacher Astronaut (little bit)
I'd like to discover more in
outer space.
64 Male Chef Scientist specifically in
Biology
I want to explore more
about life.
62 Male Psychology Marine Biology &
Zoology
(because) of my curiosity in
marine life & places.
42 Male to be a businessman being biologist I think this is I want
Open-ended Comments & Suggestions
14(18.4%)
9(11.8%)
35(46.1%)
20(26.3%)
Commendation Gratitude Suggestion Congratulatory
Thematic Analysis for
Comments/Suggestions of Student-
Respondents
n=76
Open-ended Comments & Suggestions
11(29.7%)
12(32.4%)
23(62.2%)
11(29.7%)
Commendation Gratitude Suggestion Congratulatory
Thematic Analysis for
Comments/Suggestions of Teacher-
Respondents
n=37
Selected ‘Commendation’ Remarks
“I have nothing more to say but you to continue this kind of Summit continually in order to inspire, inform and teach more little minds like mine.”
- Male Student #2
“We hope that you will continue giving this good and interesting seminar for the youth. You changed us a lot.”
- Female Student #40
Selected ‘Commendation’ Remarks
“I really like the event. I hope that it will happen again. : ).”
- Female Student #52
“I just want to say that this summit will continue. I hope next summit will be more joyful and more games will be conducted. I don't have any comments because this summit was the "Best Summit Ever". Follow me on TWITTER @babyziall_josh.”
- Male Student #56
Selected ‘Commendation’ Remarks
“The summit is fulfilling on the part of the students & teachers. This is because they learned a lot and since their generation lies the future they are the catalyst for re fostering our drastic environment today. So let's encourage the youth to be part of it.”
- Female Teacher #4
“The summit is worth a lifetime experience. keep up the good work. .”
- Female Teacher #9
Selected ‘Gratitude’ Remarks
“My comment is just one word simply ‘awesome’, thank you again and I hope you will continue this event. : )”
- Female Student #49
“I just want to thank you for everything. I really learned a lot. I learned how climate change affect the global community.”
- Male Student #55
Selected ‘Gratitude’ Remarks
“This activity was great and I thank Hari Foundation for giving all of us this opportunity.”
- Male Student #60
“First of all, thanks a lot because in my whole life I didn't experience like this, stay in hotel in a long period of time. And for me there's nothing to do with the program. It was so perfect. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING :D.”
- Male Student #58
Selected ‘Gratitude’ Remarks
“We are very fortunate that were included / chosen to participate this kind of activity.”
- Female Teacher #11
“We want to thank you (on behalf of our school) for this invauable experience you gave to our students! God bless you!”
- Female Teacher # 13
Selected ‘Congratulatory’ Remarks
“I really admired this Summit. There are just so much fun in the activities. Truly great.”
- Female Student #1
“This is the last day of our journey as the New Thinkers. This moment that we experienced is priceless, and we will never forget. Why? Because I experienced a lot of things that I didn't experience before such as, staying at the hotel for at least 2 nights, eating food in buffet style and most of all, the knowledge that we've obtained after the event.”
- Male Student #3
Selected ‘Congratulatory’ Remarks
“The summit was organized very well, and I think I can't suggest changes anymore because the event has it all.”
- Male Student #5
“This is an extraordinary experience for us high school students. You give us the choice to enjoy, learn, at the same time meet new friends. You give us realization about what's really happening in us. ”
- Female Student #76
Selected ‘Congratulatory’ Remarks
“The speakers, the activity / ies. the venue, the food are WOWs.”
- Female Student #18
“…generally speaking still excellent! Congratulations & thank you to the facilitators & sponsors”
- Female Student #24
Selected Suggestions
“Next summit, I suggest following the given schedule because it may cause confusion.”
- Female Student #9
“Allow the participants to unwind a bit by letting them roam around and see the venue's attractions.”
- Female Student #12
Selected Suggestions
“I suggest that in the next summit, the facilitators should know how to manage their time so that every activity will be in control. I also suggest that every activity should be a physical activity. For the students to participate.”
- Female Student #11
“Allow the participants to unwind a bit by letting them roam around and see the venue's attractions.”
- Female Student #12
Selected Suggestions
“The summit should be with more activities
and the food should be suited for the new
thinkers not pesto.”
- Female Student #18
“Allot and follow time periods.”
- Male Student #74
Selected Suggestions
“The next time you will hold this kind of activities , also allow teachers to participate int he activities like using their activities on arts and the likes.”
- Female Teacher #8
“I strongly suggest that next time us teachers will be given separate activities or be involved in the activities for the summit.”
- Male Teacher #12
Selected Suggestions
“Please Stick to your time table”
- Female Teacher #15
“Prepare some more activities for teachers / separate activities for teachers”
- Female Teacher #16
“Just improve the time management ( a little bit)”
- Female Teacher #24
More Specific Thematic Analysis of
Suggestions of Student-Respondents
14(40.0%)
10(28.6%)
5(14.3%)
7(20.0%)
Improvement on
Time
Management
More physical &
interactive
activities
Improvement on
food preparation
Longer summit
duration
n=35
More Specific Thematic Analysis of Suggestions of Teacher-
Respondents
7(30.4%)
7(30.4%)
1(4.3%)
2(8.7%)
Improvement on
Time
Management
More activities
for teachers
Improvement on
food preparation
Longer summit
duration
n=23
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On aspects/components of the Summit◦ In general, the highest rated aspect is about the
contribution to students’ awareness, knowledge, and understanding about science, particularly climate change and other related topics. On the other hand, the management and allotment of time ranked the lowest among the statements rated by the respondents
◦ Statements on the organizers as efficient, helpful, and accommodating, availability of equipment, and suitability of facilities also got high ratings.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On topics learned
◦ Climate change for teachers and Youtalk
(Leadershift) were among the highly scored
topics learned as assessed by the respondents
◦ However, Youtranform (Kin+Ethics) and
Science behind Climate Change & Air-Ocean
Interaction were the low-ranked topics.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On activities conducted
◦ The highly rated activities were Ocean
Streams and Coastal Adaptation while Star
Party and Case Study were the low-scored
activities
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On speakers per topic
◦ Speakers in Youtalk (Leadershift), Impact of
Climate Change in Hydrogeology, Climate Change
Mitigation, and Climate Change for Teachers were
all assessed as giving clear and interesting
presentation with high scores given by the
respondents.
◦ On the other hand, speakers in Youtransform
(Kin+Ethics) and Impacts of Climate Change on
Biodiversity (Hydrogeology) got relatively low
scores.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On topic respondents like the MOST
◦ A significant proportion of both student-respondents and teacher-respondents chose Youtalk (Leadershift) as the topic they like the most.
On topic respondents like the LEAST
◦ Youtransform (Kin+Ethics) had the highest percentage of student-respondents liking the topic the least.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On activity respondents like the MOST
◦ Significant proportion of respondents identified
Survival of the Fittest and Coastal Adaptation as
activities they like the most.
On activity respondents like the LEAST
◦ However, some of the student-respondents found
the Survival of the Fittest and Exposed as activities
they like the least.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On rate of overall experience
◦ More than half of the respondents (both among
students and teachers) rated the over-all
experience in the Summit as well above
expectations.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
On preferred college course of student-
respondents before and after the summit
◦ There were seven (7) cases of student-
respondents who changed their choice of
college degree from non-S&T course to S&T
course.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
Open-ended Comments & Suggestions
◦ There were forty-three (43) positive comments
from the student-respondents: 20 congratulatory
remarks, 14 commendations, and 9 thankful
statements.
◦ Thirty-five (35) suggestions were given by student-
respondents. Most of them were about
improvement on time management and increase of
physical and interactive activities. Longer summit
duration and improvement on food preparation
were also suggested by some students.
Highlights of Evaluation Findings
Open-ended Comments & Suggestions
◦ There were thirty-four (34) positive comments
from the teacher-respondents: 11 congratulatory
remarks, 11commendations, and 12 thankful
statements.
◦ Twenty-three (23) suggestions were given by
teacher-respondents. Most of them were about
improvement on time management and more
activities for teachers. Longer summit duration and
improvement on food preparation were also
suggested by some teachers.
END OF PRESENTATION