ACAD 1214 Research project
ACAD 1214 Research project
Ethical Research Proposal 2023-24
TRAINEE TEACHER (STUDENT) DETAILS
Name: Nazeefah
Student number:
University of Greenwich email:
PROPOSED TITLE OF RESEARCH:
What are the impact of poverty in education?
British Educational Research Association [2018] BERA Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research available here and British Psychological Society Code of Human Research Ethics [2021]
1| What aspect of primary education do you plan to research?
The impact of poverty in education
2| Why do you want to focus on this:
-personally? I grew up in a deprived neighbourhood and saw the effects of poverty in school.
-professionally? I have taught in schools that are located in deprived areas and children are from ethnic minority backgrounds3| Where do you plan to undertake your research?
In school
4 Who will be involved? [which year group, pupils specifically and why?] How will you choose the pupils?
Class teachers 1 from EYFS, 1 from KS1, 1 from KS2 and the deputy head or assistant head (whoever is available)
5 When will you be undertaking your research?
During research week in SE3
6| The chosen methodology is Case Study. Why does this methodology suit the research you are proposing?
The application of the case study approach is especially beneficial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of a topic, occurrence, or phenomenon of interest within its actual, real-world circumstances. Which in my instance is the effect of poverty within the educational environment.
7| What Methods will you use? What actions will you be taking? Why have you chosen these methods? What are the limitations? What sort of questions will you be asking? What are the ethical issues and how will you address them?
Chosen method Quantitative and/or Qualitative results? Reason for choosing this method?
[e.g. Was it used in any of the literature you have read?] Limitations of the method?
Interviews
(with teachers)
Record interview on a device (using voice recorder software on windows). Take notes and transcribe the interview myself Qualitative It will help me in comprehending individual experiences, obstacles, and viewpoints regarding the influence of poverty on education. Provides detailed qualitative data. Helps to clarify any information. Time consuming and risk of interviewer bias.
What are the ethical issues linked to the methods you will use and how will you address them? E.g. Group interviews; timings; personal questions, sensitive questions. what are the ethical considerations for any actions you will undertake?
Ethical issues can occur regarding consent and respecting the privacy of teachers, children and even the school environment. Concealing the identity of individuals is very important so employing pseudonyms will help solve this ethical issue and personal information should be kept private and secured. Ethical issues in regard to literature review is ensuring citations are proper and correct to avoid plagiarism. Biasness can also be an ethical issue therefore, it is important to display a comprehensive and unbiased set of information.
[If applicable] What questions will you be asking in an interview or in a survey? [Please copy in your proposed questions]. If you are doing an observation, then provide your observation schedule.
How would you describe poverty within the educational environment and impact of it on the educational system?
What challenges do you think children who are from disadvantaged backgrounds face in terms of education?
Have you faced any personal experiences and observations of the impact and effects of poverty in education?
Does poverty affect childrens access to educational resources and support?
Have you seen a difference in terms of education from deprived areas and more prestigious areas? (If theyve taught in multiple places)
How do you think poverty affects a childs development and ability to learn and succeed within the educational environment?
Are there any specific obstacles that children from ethnic minorities or disadvantaged areas face?
What support do you think is most effective for children that are from disadvantaged backgrounds?
Have you seen pr employed any effective strategies or interventions for children who are impacted by poverty?
How can schools and teachers help children overcome the effects of poverty within their education and minimise the impact?
What improvements or changes can be made to schools to make it more inclusive for all children?
How do you think the impact and effects of poverty in education may affect a childs future and life opportunities?
8| Consent of Parents - How do you plan to gain the consent of parents? The parents need to opt in. Make reference to Appendix 1 and/or Appendix 2 of this proposal form [the letters you are sending to parents]. If you do not need to use the generic letter for access to data, then just indicate as N/A for Appendix 1.
9| Voluntary Participation of Pupils/Students - how will you ensure that your students have voluntarily offered to participate and are not coerced? Make reference to Appendix 3 of this proposal form [the letter you are sending to participants]. If you are not providing a letter [e.g. If they are too young to read], how will you gain their consent?
[NB Even for very young children, a sheet with smiley faces can be used. Providing a script with the relevant information as well as smiley faces would be a good idea for Appendix 3.]
10 If you are interviewing children, you MUST list intended questions here. Consider their place in your research.
11| Data Protection - what strategies do you propose for storing, protecting, and disposing of the information you collect in the course of this research?
[NB Detail where your data will be stored. It should be on the university or institutional cloud or locked cupboard on school premises. Please provide as much specific detail as possible.] When can participants withdraw their consent/data? When will you delete the data?
Using pseudonyms where possible. Ensuring there is no unauthorised access to my university drive. Use strong passwords and two factor authentication if possible. Ensure participants are informed of a clear policy of how long data will be stored after the research project is completed. Shred and physical forms of data and information and ensure any digital data or information is cleared and deleted in a secure manner. I will delete the data on 31/08/2024.
12| Anonymity how will you ensure that the data you collect is not traceable to the
provider or the pupils/students?
A useful explanation of confidentiality verses anonymity may be found at https://methods.sagepub.com/reference/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-communication-research-methods/i3126.xml
Using pseudonyms
13| Confidentiality how will you ensure that you can adhere to confidentiality?
A useful explanation of confidentiality verses anonymity may be found at https://methods.sagepub.com/reference/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-communication-research-methods/i3126.xml
i will clearly explain to participants how the research i do will be used, stored and protected. ensure to get permission before collecting data, explaining my data policy alongside this. Ensure there is password protection and the data stays encrypted with only access for authorised personnel. use secure programmes to transfer any data. adhere to regulations such as GDPR. make sure i am continuously monitoring the access to my data etc. keep open communication with the participants about everything, informing them about confidentiality and potential risks that could occur.
14| How will you disseminate your findings with others? E.g. will you share with SLT of the school you are placed in?
[NB Please note that you should not share raw data, only the finished project.]
Recognise the people that will most benefit from the research I have accumulated. Share information with school leadership teams, teachers and any other educational organisations that are local. This could help influence the development of school changes and educational policies targeting the issues related to poverty and education. Planning presentations for teachers could help disseminate research information and help discover strategies that can be used within schools to support children affected by poverty. Ensure there is consent for sharing from participants and conceal identities.
15| Identify up to four texts that have informed your approach to research and choice of research methods. Place in HARVARD format
1 Creswell, J. W. (2017). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. Sage Publications
2 Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications
3 Yin, R. K. (2018). Case Study Research: Design and Methods. Sage Publications
4 Muijs, D. (2010). Doing Quantitative Research in Education with SPSS. Sage Publications
16| Identify up to six texts/sources that have informed your understanding of the aspect of education you are researching. Place in HARVARD format.
1 Kozol, J. (1992). Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools. Crown Publishers
2 Gorski, P. C. (2013). Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap. Teachers College Press
3 Wilkinson, R. G., & Pickett, K. (2005). The Impact of Inequality: How to Make Sick Societies Healthier. The New Press
4 Gollnick, D. M., & Person, A. E. (Eds.). (2017). Education and Poverty: Theory, Research, Policy, and Praxis. Routledge
5 Jensen, E. (2009). Teaching with Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It. Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
6 UNESCO. (2016). Addressing the Impact of Poverty on Education: A Policy Brief. UNESCO
7 Payne, R. K. (2020). Poverty and Education: Finding the Way Forward. In Handbook of Research on Educational Leadership for Equity and Diversity. IGI Global
8 Duncan, G. J., & Murnane, R. J. (2011). Understanding the Links Between Poverty and Education. Phi Delta Kappan, 92(5), 23-27
9 Joseph Rowntree Foundation. (2011). Education and Poverty: A Literature Review. Joseph Rowntree Foundation
17a) What do you consider to be the main risks to participants(e.g. distress, embarrassment, health and safety, safeguarding, reputational risk of those interviewing) and how will you address the risks?
Safeguarding I will ensure to respect the privacy of each individual and anonymise their identity and protect their personal data.
Distress/anxiety - When talking about personal experiences with poverty or difficulties in school, participants may feel uncomfortable or anxious. Therefore, I will do my best to create a safe environment which supports them. And reassure them that if they feel uncomfortable or would like to withdraw from my research project they can do so.
17b) What do you consider to be the main risks to you as a researcher (e.g. distress, embarrassment, health and safety, safeguarding) and how will you address the risks?
Distress I will ensure to put my self-care first and take care of my wellbeing and ensure this doesnt negatively impact my mental health.
Embarrassment Communicating with participants may feel a bit apprehensive so ensuring a safe and supporting environments for all of us will make this easier.
Ethical issues Ensure when collecting data I am doing it in the most secure way and taking enough precautions whilst carrying out my research project. Analysing any potential risks that may occur etc.
Lack of empathy or too much Ensure I am keeping an appropriate rapport between me and the participants of my research project but also making sure I am being sensitive towards any topics we discuss keeping respectful communication throughout.
18| Tutor signature for permission to upload SREP ethics template onto Moodle.
Name
Date
Signature
19. One of the following comments to be indicated on Turnitin feedback by SREP:
1 Research can proceed without amendments 2 Amendments need to be completed.
3 Form needs to be returned to Turnitin for further review, on the Moodle page under Resubmission. INFORMATION & CONSENT SHEET FOR EYFS or some KS1 children THIS CAN BE READ OUT
Who is this information sheet for?
This information sheet is for you children in this school/my class to take part in a writing project!
I would like you (insert childs name here) to help me with Put the title of your research project here.
It is important for you to understand why my writing project is being done and what you will have to do.
Please take the time to listen as I read the following information carefully. Let me know if you want to help me!
What is the purpose of my writing?
The project aims to explore.. (put the BRIEF information from the RP proposal here)
Why am I choosing you?
I am a trainee teacher within your school and I need your help in getting some information from you. This will improve my understanding of primary education and help me to qualify as a teacher.
You can help me if you want to with my writing project because you know about how things work in this school to help me with my writing. What you say, do or write can help me.
What will participation involve?
I shall be asking you to. (talk in an interview or write in a questionnaire or let me watch you learn. State intended timeframe, length of interview or brief outline of data collection)
I promise that I will keep all my notes vey safe and not let anyone see them. No-one else will know what you said or did.
Please note that:
You can stop helping me at any time you choose
You dont need to answer questions or write anything that you dont want to
No-one will know what you said, wrote or did from my writing.
I have listened to my trainee teacher tell me all about the writingI want to take part in this project or
Write the name of child here: Date
This project is externally supervised by: Dr Robert Morgan
Researchers main supervisors contact details
Dr Robert Morgan
r.a.morgan@gre.ac.uk
Fry 312
Southwood Site
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Eltham, SE9 2UG.
0208 331 9688
INFORMATION & CONSENT SHEET FOR KS2 children (or able KS1 children)
Who is this information sheet for?
This information sheet is for you children in this school/my class to take part in a research project!
I would like you (insert childs name here) to be invited to be involved a research project Put the title of your research project here.
Before you decide whether you want to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research project is being done and what you will have to do.
Please take the time to read the following information carefully. Please take the time to decide whether you wish to take part in helping me.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project aims to explore.. (put the BRIEF information from the RP proposal here)
Why am I choosing you?
I am a trainee teacher within your school. My final university essay is to write a thesis based on some aspect of primary education which features the use of collecting data from you. This will improve my understanding of primary education and help me to qualify as a teacher.
You are being invited to take part in this project because you know about how things work in this school to help me with my project. What you say, do or write can help me.
What will participation involve?
I shall be asking you to. (Talk in an interview or write in a questionnaire or let me watch you learn. State intended timeframe, length of interview or brief outline of data collection)
I promise that I will keep all my notes vey safe and not let anyone see them. No-one else will know what you said or did.
Please note that:
You can stop helping me at any time you choose
You dont need to answer questions or write anything that you dont want to
No-one will know what you said, wrote or did from my writing.
I have read the information sheet about this projectI have had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss this projectI have had answers to all my questions
40976553873500I want to take part in this projectSigned (child) Date
Name of child This project is externally supervised by: Dr Robert Morgan
Researchers main supervisors contact details
Dr Robert Morgan
r.a.morgan@gre.ac.uk
Fry 312
Southwood Site
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Eltham, SE9 2UG.
0208 331 9688
INFORMATION & CONSENT SHEET FOR PARTICIPANTS Parents/carers/guardians
Who is this information sheet for?
This information sheet is for parents/carers/guardians who are giving their permission for children in their care to participate in a research project.
I would like your child (insert childs name here) to be invited to be involved a research project Put the title of your research project here.
Before you decide whether you want to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research project is being done and what your childs participation will involve.
Please take the time to read the following information carefully. Please take the time to decide whether or not you wish your child to take part.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project aims to explore.. (put the BRIEF information from the RP proposal here)
Why has your child been chosen?
I am a trainee teacher within your childs school. My final assignment is to write a thesis based on some aspect of primary education which features the use of collecting data from children. This will improve my understanding of primary education and help me to qualify as a teacher.
Your child is being invited to take part in this project because he/she is in a good position about his/her experiences within education at the school to provide information regarding the project. Your childs responses to any interview, observation or access to learning materials can help me in my research project study.
What will participation involve?
We shall be asking your child to. (engage in interview or questionnaires or observation etc. State intended timeframe, length of interview or brief outline of data collection)
As part of the presentation of results, your childs own words may be used in text form. This will be anonymised, so that he/she cannot be identified from what has been said or written. All of the research data will be stored as hard copy or electronic copy in a secure password protected computer. When the research is finished, all data belonging to your child will be destroyed.
Please note that:
Your child can decide to stop engaging with the research process at any point
Your child need not answer questions that they do not wish to
Your childs name will be removed from the information and anonymised. It should not be possible to identify anyone from my reports on this project.
It is up to the child to decide whether to take part or not. If they decide to take part, they are still free to withdraw any time up until 28th March 2024 (and beyond providing contact is made with the researcher) and without giving a reason. If they withdraw from the project, all data will be withdrawn and deleted.
I have read the information sheet about this projectI have had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss this projectI have received satisfactory answers to all my questionsI have received enough information about this projectI understand that my child is free to withdraw from this project:
At any time (until such date as this will no longer be possible, which I have been told)
Without giving a reason for withdrawing
40976553873500I agree to my child to take part in this projectSigned (participant) Date
Name in block letters
Name of child This project is externally supervised by: Dr Robert Morgan
Researchers main supervisors contact details
Dr Robert Morgan
r.a.morgan@gre.ac.uk
Fry 312
Southwood Site
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Eltham, SE9 2UG.
0208 331 9688
INFORMATION & CONSENT SHEET FOR ADULT PARTICIPANTS
Who is this information sheet for?
This information sheet is for (teachers, TAs,) who are interested in participating in a research project.
We would like you/ your staff/ your pupils/your child to be invited to be involved a research project Put the title of your research project here Before you decide whether you want to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research project is being done and what your participation will involve.
Please take the time to read the following information carefully. Please take the time to decide whether or not you wish to take part.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project aims to explore.. (put the BRIEF information from the RP proposal here)
Why have I been chosen?
You are being invited to take part in this project because you are in a good position about your experiences within education to provide information regarding the project.
What will participation involve?
We shall be asking you to. (engage in interview or questionnaires or observation etc)
As part of the presentation of results, your own words may be used in text form. This will be anonymised, so that you cannot be identified from what you said. All of the research data will be stored as hard copy or electronic copy in a secure password protected computer.
Please note that:
Participants can decide to stop the research process at any point
Participants need not answer questions that they do not wish to
Names will be removed from the information and anonymised. It should not be possible to identify anyone from my reports on this project.
It is up to participants to decide whether to take part or not. If they decide to take part they are still free to withdraw any time up until 28th March 2024 (and beyond providing contact is made with the researcher) and without giving a reason. If they withdraw from the project, all data will be withdrawn and deleted.
I have read the information sheet about this projectI have had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss this projectI have received satisfactory answers to all my questionsI have received enough information about this projectI understand that I am / the participant (s) is/are free to withdraw from this project:
At any time (until such date as this will no longer be possible, which I have been told)
Without giving a reason for withdrawing
509587548387000(If I am / the participant is, or intends to become, a student at the University of Greenwich) without affecting my / the participants (s) future with the University
I agree to take part in this projectSigned (participant) Date
Name in block letters
Signature of researcher Date
This project is supervised by: Dr Robert Morgan
Researchers main supervisors contact details
Dr Robert Morgan
r.a.morgan@gre.ac.uk
Fry 312
Southwood Site
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Eltham, SE9 2UG.
0208 331 9688
