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Ethical approval for research project ESSENTIAL for all research-based assignments

RESEARCH PROPOSAL: ETHICAL APPROVAL FORM

(printed red version is for reference only, please complete electronically and print out to give to your tutor for signatures)

Student Name and Tutor

Location of research

Outline of proposed research project

Working title

Rationale

Provide a brief rationale for your project – Who (authors/organisations argue this focus is important/needed and why.

What is the aim of your study? What are your objectives?

What are your research questions?

Review of literature (1000 words) What is the theoretical underpinnings of your focus? You may write this section using subheadings –

Proposed Research Design – Use subheadings –

Philosophy, – position your research /yourself as a researcher – eg. interpretive paradigm, feminist lens. Methodology, – ethnography, grounded theory etc Methods,- observation, interviews what kind? etc Tools of analysis – semiotics, thematic analysis, coding etc Context, – who where? (false names)

YOU MUST MAKE LINKs TO LITERATURE This section needs to be detailed and linked to qualitative authors. . What setting? Who are your participants? How many participants are you going to use? What exactly are you going to do and what is your research design? What equipment are you going to use, what is the reliability and validity of your research protocol you are using. This should be 4 – 5 paragraphs and link to your appendices if necessary.

Ethics – Statement of UOB/ISPAR ethics code- see Breo

 

 

Ethical approval for research project ESSENTIAL for all research-based assignments

Identification of potential risks to participants (Anonymity, Vulnerability Confidentiality, data protection, risk etc) You must include all the potential risks to your participants. Think about your research design and the equipment you are using and what risks they carry. Think about the physical exertion you may be asking your participants to do. Is any of this potentially dangerous to the population you are looking at? Are they vulnerable? DATA protection issues.

USE LITERATURE LINKS Links to the ethics code for research – see lecture on this Safety of participants Anonymous Confidentiality Withdrawal at any time ‘Do no harm’ Children – Vulnerable participants Data Protection – new guidelines – see breoo

 

Statement of how risks will be minimised /avoided (LINKED TO QUAL. AUTHORS) You must include ways you will reduce the potential risks to your participants IN YOUR STUDY. You need to include a statement on how you will respect confidentiality, anonymity for example use false names and state they can withdraw at any part of the study. You need to state that you will provide both verbal and written consent of the participants after they have had clear, written instructions regarding the exact procedure they will need to take part in. Clear participant instructions – eg Participation Information Form MUST be completed by you and UOB ISPAR consent forms included as part of your ethical application. How will the data be stored safely? DPI forms must be used and stored centrally by UOB.

The BERA/ESRC (delete as appropriate) guidelines have been consulted to inform ethical practice

Ethical Research Issues Checklist (Below to be completed by student)

Has the research proposal identified any of the following research procedures? (Circle/Underline):

1. Gathering information about human beings (and organisations) through; ▪ Interviewing, Surveying, Questionnaires, Observation of human behaviour ▪ Taking human tissue/fluids ▪ Interfering in normal physiological and/or psychological processes

2. Using archived data in which individuals are identifiable 3. Researching into illegal activities 4. Research with children/vulnerable adults (I confirm that I have CRB clearance )

If any of the above are circled/underlined, does the proposal satisfactorily identify the ways in which the following will be dealt with the following (tick boxes for “Yes”): (Below to be completed by research supervisor)

Voluntary participation without inducement;

 

 

Ethical approval for research project ESSENTIAL for all research-based assignments

Procedures for providing participants with full awareness of the objectives of the research, the procedures to be followed, and the anticipated outcomes particularly in respect of publication of findings; Proposal has met the criteria for respect for confidentiality and publication contained in Research Ethics Committee policy Research proposal form completed appropriately Informed consent completed appropriately

Do the procedures identified in the proposal necessitate full formal risk assessment? YES/NO

Has the risk assessment been carried out? YES/NO/NONE REQUIRED

Does this assessment fall within university limits? YES/NO/NONE REQUIRED

For the above two questions you need to have read and acknowledged all the relevant risk assessments and read the relevant generic ethical documentation (found in the Laboratory Community on BREO)

(Below to be completed by student)

Appendices

Please include all these forms in your appendices: Participant Information Sheet (filled in for this study) Consent Form All relevant risk assessments Gatekeeper letter

Approved by the organisation hosting the research:

The student has read and understood the guidelines provided by the Faculty of Education and Sport on ethical issues related to empirical research. They are aware of the need for anonymity for the children and organisation (school), confidentiality of data, and the need for a professional approach during the investigation to minimise any potential risk to participants. Their research proposal has been approved.

SIGN

Student

Date

Research supervisor

Date

Reviewer 1

Date

 

 

Ethical approval for research project ESSENTIAL for all research-based assignments

Data Protection Forms Timeline for the study

What is the difference between technology use and technology integration?

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Read the “21st Century Student Outcomes” and “21st Century Support Systems” on the Partnership for 21st Century Skills website.

Part 1: Word Cloud

Create a word cloud to demonstrate characteristics of 21st-century teacher, learners, and any other relevant stakeholders using a word cloud tool, such as Wordle, or Tagxedo. As you prepare your word cloud, consider the following:

  • 21st-Century Student Outcomes
  • 21st-Century Student Support Systems
  • How the various stakeholders use technology in education

Part 2: Digital Portfolio

Throughout this course, you will create a digital portfolio that will showcase your leadership and knowledge in various topic areas discussed in this class. Your digital portfolio should include multimedia and be interactive as appropriate―take care not to overuse text as you create this product.

Establish a digital portfolio using one of the tools listed in the Technology Resource Library on the College of Education Resources page, or you may use one that you already have. Include the following organizational structures:

  • Title page
  • A tab or section titled “21st-Century Teaching and Learning”
  • Include the word cloud you created in Part 1

Create your own personal 21st-century teaching and learning mission statement to include. Make sure the statement is no less than 350 words. Consider the following as you prepare your mission statement:

  • What is the difference between technology use and technology integration?
  • What is the role of state and national standards and organizations when integrating technology with curriculum?
  • What are some methods for integrating technology into content standards?
  • What are digital and media literacies?

Review the dissertation by Wigton in the course materials for this topic.

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Prospectus Extraction

The prospectus, proposal, and dissertation must all be aligned to ensure the research is doable, valuable, and credible. The prospectus provides a concise vision for the dissertation research study. The ability to create a clear, concise prospectus is part of the process in the creation of a viable doctoral dissertation. In this assignment, you will identify the components of a prospectus in a published dissertation.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • Review the dissertation by Wigton in the course materials for this topic.
  • Locate and download “Prospectus Extraction Template.”
  • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • APA style is required for this assignment.
  • You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Directions:

Complete the “Prospectus Extraction Template” by extracting the components of the prospectus from the Wigton dissertation. Be sure to adhere to length requirements as expressed in the template.

Attachments

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Prospectus Extraction Template

 

Introduction

This section briefly overviews the research focus or problem, why the study is worth conducting, and how the study will be completed.

The recommended total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Identify the dissertation topic.  
· State whether the study is quantitative or qualitative.  
· Describe how the study extends prior research or fills a “need” or “defined gap” from current literature.  

 

Background of the Problem

The background section explains both the history and the present state of the problem and research focus.

The recommended total length for this section is two to three paragraphs.
· Identify the “need,” or “defined gap” for the research study.  
· Discuss how the “need” or “defined gap” has evolved historically into the current problem or opportunity to be addressed by the proposed study.  

Theoretical Foundations

This section identifies the theory(-ies) or model(s) that provide the foundation for the research. This section should present the theory(-ies) or models(s) and explain how the problem under investigation relates to the theory(-ies) or model(s). The theory(-ies) or models(s) guide the research questions and justify what is being measured (variables) as well as how those variables are related (quantitative) or the phenomena being investigated (qualitative).

The recommended total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Identify the theory(-ies), model(s) relevant to the variables (quantitative study) or phenomenon (qualitative study).

Note: quantitative studies should have a theory for each variable.

  
· Describe how the theories relate to the research problem.  

 

Review of the Literature

This section provides a broad, balanced overview of the existing literature related to the proposed research topic. It describes the literature in related topic areas and its relevance to the proposed research topic findings. It provides a short one-two sentence description of each theme/topic, and it identifies the relevance of the literature to the research topic supporting it with at least one citation from the literature.

The recommended total length for this section is one to two paragraphs.
· List the major themes or topics related to the study.  
· Provide a short description of each theme/topic.  
· Identify the relevance of each theme to the research topic supporting each with at least one citation.  

 

Problem Statement

This section includes the problem statement, the population affected, and how the study will contribute to solving the problem.

The recommended total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Copy and paste the problem statement from the dissertation.  
· After reading this section, describe the magnitude and importance of the problem, supporting it with citations from the dissertation.  

Research Question(s) and/or Hypotheses

This section narrows the focus of the study and specifies the research questions to address the problem statement. Based on the research questions, it describes the variables or groups and their hypothesized relationship (for a quantitative study) or the phenomena under investigation (for a qualitative study).

The recommended total length for this section is two to three paragraphs.
· Copy and paste the research questions and from the dissertation.  
· For a qualitative study, describe the phenomenon to be studied. For a quantitative study, identify the hypotheses and variables.  

Significance of the Study

This section identifies and describes the significance of the study and the implications of the potential results based on the research questions and the problem statement, hypotheses, or investigated phenomena. It describes how the research fits within and will contribute to the current literature or body of research. It describes potential practical applications from the research.

The recommended total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Describe how the proposed research will contribute to the literature, relating it specifically to other studies from the Background of the Problem and Problem Statement, above.  
· Describe how the proposed research will contribute to the literature on the selected theory(-ies) or model(s) that comprise the Theoretical Foundation for the study.  
· Describe how addressing the problem will have practical value for the real world considering the population, community, and/or society.  
Rationale for Methodology

This section clearly justifies the methodology the researcher plans to use for conducting the study. It argues how the methodological framework is the best approach to answer the research questions and address the problem statement. It uses citations from textbooks and articles on research methodology and/or articles on related studies.

The recommend total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Identify the methodology for the study (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed).  
· Justify the research methodology to be used for the study by discussing why it is the best approach for answering the research questions and addressing the problem statement.  
Nature of the Research Design for the Study

This section describes the specific research design to answer the research questions and why this approach was selected. It describes the research sample being studied as well as the process that will be used to collect the data on the sample.

The recommend total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Identify the specific type of research design chosen for the study.

  
· Identify the sample for the study  
· Discuss why the selected design is appropriate to address the research questions.

  
Purpose of the Study

The purpose statement section provides a reflection of the problem statement and identifies how the study will be accomplished. It explains how the proposed study will contribute to the field.

The recommend total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Copy and paste the purpose statement from the dissertation.  
· Identify the target population, phenomena (qualitative), and variables (quantitative).  
Instrumentation or Sources of Data

Describes, in detail, all data collection instruments and sources (tests, questionnaires, interviews, data bases, media, etc.). Discusses the specific instrument or source to collect data for each variable or group (quantitative study). Discusses specific instrument or source to collect information to describe the phenomena being studied (qualitative study).

The recommend total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Identify the types of data that will be collected to answer each research question (qualitative study) or the data that will be collected for each variable/group (quantitative study).

  

 

 

 

 

 

Data Collection Procedures

This section details the entirety of the process used to collect the data. It describes each step of the data collection process in a way that another researcher could replicate the study.

The recommended total length for this section is two paragraphs.
· Define the target population and the expected sample size, which comprises the people or organizations being studied, as defined in the problem statement.

  
· Include the steps the researcher used to collect data. (e.g., obtaining initial informed consent from participating organization; IRB review; sample selection; groupings; protecting rights/well-being; maintaining data security; sample recruitment; data collection instruments and approaches; field testing instruments; notifying participants; collecting the data, etc.)

  

 

Data Analysis Procedures

This section describes how the data were collected for each variable or group (quantitative study) or for each research question (qualitative study). It describes the type of data to be analyzed, identifying the descriptive, inferential, and/or non-statistical analyses. Demonstrates that the research analysis is aligned to the specific research design.

The recommend total length for this section is one paragraph
· Describe the analysis to examine each stated research question and/or hypothesis.

· For quantitative studies, describe the analyses including the inferential and/or descriptive statistics to be completed. For qualitative studies, describe the specific analytic approach appropriate for the Research Design and each research question to be completed

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Ethical Considerations

This section discusses the potential ethical issues surrounding the research as well as how human subjects and data will be protected. It identifies how any potential ethical issues will be addressed.

The recommended total length for this section is one paragraph.
· Describe how the identities of the participants in the study and data will be protected.  
· Describe subject recruiting, informed consent, and site authorization processes.  

 

 

References

Include an APA-formatted reference for each citation presented above.
 

Clinical Field Experience B: Collaboration With The Community

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Support in the classroom is not enough for families who have children with disabilities. Assisting families and caregivers in finding support outside the classroom is a necessity for a child to flourish and reach his or her fullest potential.

Allocate 2 hours in the field to support this field experience.

Collaborate with your mentor teacher to identify student and family supports offered within your school and community for individuals with disabilities regarding academic, transitional, and/or vocational skills.

Specifically, discuss the following items as you research these supports with your mentor:

  • Who oversees the support: the school or an outside agency? What services do they support?
  • Are the services free, or do families need to pay for these services?
  • How are community resources shared with families? Are supports discussed in the beginning of the school year, at conferences, in IEPs, or elsewhere?
  • Did the mentor teacher create his or her own newsletter/brochure, or utilize the school, district, or community made resources?
  • Discuss the importance of continuing the support for students and families or caregivers outside of the classroom. What are the benefits and challenges associated with receiving supports outside of the school day?
  • Discuss if there are limited resources in certain areas, and if so, how has the mentor teacher or school addressed those identified limitations.

Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.

Compose a 500-750 word summary based on your discussion with your mentor regarding student, family, school, and community supports available. Reflect on how you will use this information in your future professional practice.