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3 Modelo de Recuperación de Información Personalizada (MRIP)
19th February 2015.
Member of Administrative Staff, Excellence High School.
Dear Colleague,
Further to our discussion regarding my proposed research, I am now officially seeking your permission to participate in my proposed research study at Excellence High. Following are the details.
As a student of the University of Sheffield pursuing an Educational Doctorate (EdD), my proposed research aims to explore Excellence High’s educational stakeholders’ understanding of student success and their perceptions of the role of extra-lessons towards achieving student success and the opportunity costs that are involved.
As a teacher, professional and insider researcher, I am cognizant of my responsibilities when undertaking any form of research as ethical considerations are paramount. I am mindful that participants in the research study are entitled to, and must be informed about, the purpose of the study and publication of findings involved, potential consequences for themselves, and the need to give their informed consent prior to participation.
I would like to ask your participation on two levels, firstly to fill out the questionnaire and then subsequently agree to be interviewed by myself. I am also requesting your consent to audio record the interview. All data is to be kept and analysed by me and transcripts will be given for your perusal. In terms of confidentiality I am the only one who will know your identity and responses regarding the research and I would like to guarantee that I will keep this
information confidential. Upon successful completion of the research study, all recorded media will be destroyed.
I look forward to your cooperation and positive response.
Yours respectfully,
_____________________________________________
Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak
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ADMINISTRATOR
Title of Research Project: Exploring stakeholders’ perspectives of the role of extra-lessons towards students’ success at Excellence High.
Name of Researcher: Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak
Participant Identification Number for this project: A01 Please initial box
1. I confirm that I have read and understand the information sheet/letter dated 19th February 2015 explaining the above research project and I have had the opportunity to ask questions about the project.
2. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time without giving any reason and without there being any negative consequences. In addition, should I not wish to answer any particular question or questions, I am free to decline.
3. I understand that my responses will be kept strictly confidential.
I give permission for Mrs. Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak to have access to my anonymised responses. I understand that my name will not be linked with the research materials, and I will not be identified or identifiable in the report or reports that result from the research.
4. I agree for the data collected from me to be used in future research 5. I agree to take part in the above research project.
6. I agree to complete the questionnaire provided.
7. I agree to be interviewed.
8. I agree for the interviews to be audio recorded.
___________________ ______________ ___________________
Name of Participant (Administrator) Date Signature ___________________ ______________ ___________________
Name of person taking consent Date Signature
(Lead Researcher)
To be signed and dated in presence of the participant.
Once this has been signed by all parties the participant will receive a copy of the signed and dated participant consent form with the accompanying information
letter.
Appendix 2b – Principal Permission Letter 19th February 2015.
The Principal,
Excellence High School.
Dear Madam,
Further to our discussion regarding my proposed research, I am now officially seeking permission to undertake the research study at your esteemed institution. Following are the details.
As a student of the University of Sheffield reading for an Educational Doctorate (EdD), my proposed research aims to explore Excellence High’s educational stakeholders’ understanding of student success and their perceptions of the role of extra-lessons towards achieving student success and the opportunity costs that are involved.
As a teacher, professional and insider researcher, I am cognizant of my responsibilities when undertaking any form of research as ethical considerations are paramount. Moreover I have a continued role at Excellence High hence carrying out this research hinges on appropriately seeking the permission of all stakeholders. I am mindful that participants in the research study are entitled to, and must be informed about, the purpose of the study and publication of findings involved, potential consequences for themselves, and the need to give their informed consent prior to participation.
Once ethical clearance is given from The University of Sheffield, I would propose the research period to be March 2015 to July 2015. I would like to initially field questionnaires to stakeholders in the form of Teachers (including Heads of Departments and Deans), Parents and Students of forms 4, 5, and 6. Participants will also be asked to be interviewed and those who agree will then be
interviewed one on one as per their agreement. Most importantly I would like to interview the Principal and Vice Principal as well. Each participant will be written to ask for consent and stated guarantees of confidentiality will be also given in these letters. In the case of the student population both the student and the parents will be asked for consent. I do intend to ask to audio record the interviews as well. Upon successful completion of the research study, all recorded media will be destroyed.
As Principal you will be privy to all the questionnaire and interview questions prior to them being distributed. This is especially important to my research process as you had previously agreed to be my professional guide/advisor and in so doing, remain critically aware of the on-going research process.
I look forward to your cooperation and positive response.
Yours respectfully,
_____________________________________________
Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak
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PRINCIPAL
Title of Research Project: Exploring stakeholders’ perspectives of the role of extra-lessons towards students’ success at Excellence High.
Name of Researcher: Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak
Participant Identification Number for this project: PR01 Please initial box
4. I confirm that I have read and understand the information sheet/letter dated 19th February 2015 explaining the above research project and I have had the opportunity to ask questions about the project.
5. I understand that all participation is voluntary and that it stakeholders are free to withdraw at any time without giving any reason and without there being any
negative consequences. In addition, should stakeholders not wish to answer any particular question or questions, they are free to decline.
6. I understand that all responses will be kept strictly confidential by Mrs. Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak.
4. I agree for Mrs. Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak to undertake the above mentioned Research project at this institution which will be referred to as “Excellence High”
and for the data to be used in future research.
____________________ ________________ __________________
Principal Date Signature
____________________ ________________ __________________
Name of person taking consent Date Signature
(Lead Researcher)
To be signed and dated in presence of the participant.
Once this has been signed by all parties the participant will receive a copy of the signed and dated participant consent form with the accompanying information
letter.
Appendix 2c – Parent And Student Permission Letter
19th February 2015.
Dear Student and Parent,
As a student of the University of Sheffield pursuing an Educational Doctorate (EdD), my proposed research aims to explore our school’s educational stakeholders’ understanding of student success and their perceptions of the role of extra-lessons towards achieving student success and the opportunity costs that are involved.
As a teacher, professional and insider researcher, I am cognizant of my responsibilities when undertaking any form of research as ethical considerations are paramount. I am mindful that participants in the research study are entitled to, and must be informed about, the purpose of the study and publication of findings involved, potential consequences for themselves, and the need to give their informed consent prior to participation.
I would like to ask both your participation on two levels, firstly to fill out the respective questionnaire and then subsequently agree to be interviewed (both student and parent) by myself. I am also requesting your consent to audio record the interview. All data is to be kept and analysed by me and transcripts will be given for your perusal. In terms of confidentiality I am the only one who will know your identity and responses regarding the research and I would like to guarantee that I will keep this information confidential. Upon successful completion of the research study, all recorded media will be destroyed.
I look forward to your cooperation and positive response.
Yours respectfully,
_____________________________________________
Sherell Bachoo-Ramsewak
PLEASE DETACH THIS RESPONSE SHEET BELOW AND RETURN.
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