Research to Practice - "Ethical Teachers, Ethical Researchers"
Summary
TLDRThe script explores the dual role of a teacher as a researcher, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices in education. It highlights the teacher's responsibility to create a safe learning environment, facilitate student growth, and engage in lifelong learning. The narrative also touches on the significance of community involvement, cultural sensitivity, and the ethical considerations when conducting research with diverse student populations. The metaphor of a growing tree symbolizes the potential for educational research to flourish and positively impact students' lives.
Takeaways
- đ± The script emphasizes the growth potential of a tree from a seedling to a tall, strong tree, symbolizing the development of educational practices and the role of teachers in nurturing students.
- đ« Teachers are crucial in implementing new pedagogical knowledge in classrooms, ensuring that their research methods do not overly burden their teaching time.
- đ As teacher researchers, the primary role is to engage children in learning through teaching methods that are reliable and aligned with the school district's mission.
- đ Teachers must be aware of their dual role as educators and researchers, and the community support they have, to ensure safe and effective learning environments.
- đ The script highlights the importance of teachers facilitating, monitoring, and documenting student learning, as well as supporting their academic and personal growth.
- đ Confidentiality is a key aspect of ethical teaching and research, where teachers must consider personal biases and engage in lifelong learning.
- đ€ The script discusses the continuum between research and teaching, with each informing the other, and the importance of ethical considerations in both fields.
- đ It underscores the need for teachers and researchers to be aware of and respect the diversity and social aspects of their students' home communities.
- đ The ethical use of data in research is highlighted, with teachers needing to consider the benefits to the community and the potential complications of researching students.
- đïžâđšïž Confidentiality in research is not just about protecting student information but also about respecting cultural identities and ensuring that research practices are respectful and beneficial.
Q & A
What is the significance of the tree seedling in the script?
-The tree seedling symbolizes growth and development, both in terms of the physical growth of the tree and the educational growth of the students. It represents the potential for something small to become a significant part of the community, providing shade, oxygen, and fruit, and serving as a reminder of the long-term impact of educational efforts.
What role does the teacher researcher play in the classroom?
-The teacher researcher plays a dual role of engaging children in learning through teaching methods and conducting research to improve pedagogical practices. They ensure their research methods are reliable, do not overly demand teaching time, and align with the school district's mission and ethical procedures.
Why is it important for teachers to prioritize the safety and confidentiality of students?
-Teachers prioritize safety and confidentiality to create a secure learning environment where students feel comfortable and protected. This trust is essential for authentic knowledge gathering and for the students to engage openly in learning and research activities.
How do teachers ensure ethical research practices when involving students?
-Teachers ensure ethical research practices by obtaining necessary permissions, protecting student confidentiality, reflecting on teaching or research practices, and considering the diversity and social aspects that influence students in their home and school communities.
What does the script suggest about the relationship between teaching and research?
-The script suggests that teaching and research are interconnected, with one informing the other. Teachers use research to improve their teaching methods, and research findings can be implemented in the classroom to enhance learning.
Why is it beneficial to engage Aboriginal peoples in research?
-Engaging Aboriginal peoples in research can be mutually beneficial as it respects their cultural identity and can lead to more relevant and inclusive research outcomes. It also aligns with the Thai council policy, which emphasizes the importance of involving First Nations and Witten maytee peoples of Canada in research.
What challenges do teachers face when conducting research on students?
-Teachers face challenges such as ensuring the research benefits the community, navigating the complexity of student diversity, and dealing with social influences in home and school communities. They must also consider the ethical implications of using various data sources for research purposes.
How can teachers maintain confidentiality when collecting video data of students?
-Teachers can maintain confidentiality by ensuring that students are videotaped in a way that their identities are not revealed, such as by filming from behind or obscuring faces, thus protecting their privacy.
What is the importance of understanding the community's values when conducting research?
-Understanding the community's values is crucial for ethical research as it helps in informing the community about the research in a culturally appropriate manner. It also ensures that the research methods are respectful and relevant to the community's preferences and norms.
How can teachers act as advocates for respectful research?
-Teachers can act as advocates for respectful research by considering the context and potential influences on research validity, such as language barriers and the insider-outsider role of immigrant students. They may also seek help from insiders or mediators to facilitate ethical research practices.
What is the final message conveyed by the script about the potential of teaching, research, and ethics?
-The final message is that when teaching, research, and ethics are combined, the potential for growth and positive impact is limitless. It emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to education that values both the development of students and the ethical conduct of research.
Outlines
đ± The Role of Teachers as Researchers and Ethical Considerations
This paragraph introduces the concept of teacher researchers and their dual role in both teaching and researching within the classroom. It emphasizes the importance of engaging children in learning through teaching methods that are not overly demanding on teaching time. The paragraph also highlights the need for research methods to be reliable, aligned with the school district's mission, and ethical. Confidentiality, the protection of students, and the consideration of personal biases are discussed as integral parts of the research process. The paragraph also touches on the collection and interpretation of data, the importance of community engagement, and the ethical challenges faced by teachers when conducting research on students. It concludes by stressing the importance of maintaining confidentiality and respecting cultural identities in research.
đł Reflecting on Teaching, Research, and Ethics
The second paragraph continues the theme of teaching and research by discussing the importance of considering the context and challenges faced by students, such as language barriers and the role of insiders and outsiders. It suggests that teachers can act as advocates for respectful research and that they may need to seek help from mediators to enhance the relationship between students and their communities. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on the growth of a tree planted in elementary school, symbolizing the limitless potential when teaching, research, and ethics are integrated.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄPedagogical Knowledge
đĄTeacher Researcher
đĄEthical Procedures
đĄConfidentiality
đĄDiversity
đĄLifelong Learning
đĄData Collection
đĄResearch Participation
đĄCultural Sensitivity
đĄEthical Teachers
đĄCommunity Engagement
Highlights
The importance of planting trees for future generations and their role in providing shade, oxygen, and fruit.
The growth of a tree from a seedling to a tall, strong entity that can overshadow a school.
The analogy of a tree's growth to the expansion of educational facilities.
The role of teacher researchers in creating and implementing new pedagogical knowledge.
The necessity for teacher researchers to balance research with teaching responsibilities.
Ensuring research methods are reliable and do not overly demand teaching time.
The ethical considerations teacher researchers must adhere to, including following school district missions and procedures.
The dual role of teachers as both educators and researchers and the community support they receive.
Prioritizing safety, monitoring, and supporting students' academic and personal growth in the classroom.
The ethical considerations in protecting students' confidentiality and considering personal biases.
The continuum between research and teaching, with each informing the other.
The distinct and similar roles of teachers and researchers, such as obtaining permissions and protecting confidentiality.
Reflection on teaching or research practices to improve classroom practice.
Questions to consider when assessing students' knowledge and conducting research.
The purpose of research activities and the importance of systematic data collection.
Ethical considerations when using student data for research purposes.
The importance of community benefit and awareness of complicity in research on students.
The responsibility of ethical teachers and researchers to be responsible members of the student community.
The importance of understanding and respecting the cultural identification of participants in research.
The advocacy role of ethical teachers in ensuring respectful research practices.
The challenges faced by immigrant students and the role of insiders or mediators in facilitating research.
The long-term impact of planting a tree in elementary school and the limitless potential when teaching, research, and ethics are intertwined.
Transcripts
mrs. a I have never seen such a smart
tree well this is just a seedling Martha
a baby tree people grow tall and strong
taller than you taller than our school
and become part of our lives by giving
shade oxygen for us to breathe fruit to
eat and watching over us as we learn do
I need a bigger school mrs. a or a
bigger pot don't worry Steven
this is just the first step we will
plant this tree outside in a place where
it will grow best teacher researchers
and university researchers create new
pedagogical knowledge teacher
researchers are however most likely to
implement this new knowledge in the
classroom as a teacher researcher I
always remind myself that my primary
role is to engage children to learn
through my teaching methods I keep in
mind that my research method is not too
demanding on my teaching time the
methodology I use must be reliable my
research adopts our school district
mission and follows ethical procedures I
am aware of my teacher researcher dual
role and the supports I have in the
community
as teachers we ensure that our classes
are safe places to learn we prioritize
facilitate monitoring document students
learning and support students academic
and personal growth we protect the
students confidentiality consider our
personal assumptions and biases in
engage in lifelong learning as educators
we believe there is a continuum between
research and teaching with one informing
the others and vice-versa but most
importantly as ethical teachers we need
to consider the human values and
acknowledge the diversity around the
world teaching and research go
hand-in-hand while some of the teachers
and researchers roles are very distinct
others are similar such as obtaining
permissions for particular school
activities or research participation
protecting students or participants
confidentiality reflecting on teaching
or research practices and learning how
to improve classroom practice when am i
assessing students knowledge and one of
my researching I think that the question
is what is the purpose of my activity am
i doing my work alone with colleagues
with university researchers or with the
larger community am I going to collect
data systematically what are my methods
of data collection am I going to share
results if so who is my audience as
teacher researcher I am aware of Thai
council policy research involving the
First Nations in Witten maytee peoples
of Canada and that taking time to
establish a relationship to engage
Aboriginal peoples in research can be
mutually beneficial for the welfare of
the collective teachers are surrounded
by numerous data sources student
assignments observations student
responses photographs lesson plans and
even school Facebook however is it
ethical to use these data for research
purposes teachers conducting research on
students must ask themselves about the
benefit of the research to the community
and they need to be aware of the
complicity that surrounds research on
students due to their diversity and to
the social aspects that influence
students
in their home community and schools we
as ethical teachers and researchers need
to be responsible as a member of our
student community and collect the data
and interpret the results while paying
attention to our participants different
social words in their home community and
school
in order to avoid any harm or
misrepresentation to the student
community ethical teachers work hard to
understand the appropriate way of
informing the community about their
research for instance some communities
do not value the paper/pencil approach
and give the preference to face-to-face
meeting
as a teacher I realized the importance
of keeping student information
confidential but what does
confidentiality mean for me as a teacher
undertaking research in my classroom I
must be a person who can be trusted so
that I can gather authentic knowledge
and that knowledge may need to be
protected so I respect the cultural
identification of my participants when
collecting video data I ensure that my
students are videotaped from behind so
their faces are not seen in their
identities are kept confidential ethical
teachers act as advocate for respectful
research how we consider device context
that may influence the decision to
validate the research such as the
language barriers immigrant students
various challenges and their insider and
outsider role and may seek the help from
an insider or a mediator who can
facilitate and help ethical teachers on
enhancing the saprykin relationship
between the students and their
communities
do you remember way back in elementary
school when mrs. a helped us plant that
tree sure I do it was a smallest tree I
ever saw and look at it now when
teaching research and ethics go hand in
hand the sky is the limit
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