Connections Between IRB Training and Internship Observations
There is a fine line between having academic freedom in the classroom in order to promote achievement and the systematic investigation that includes human participants. In schools across the nation, educators incur in methods to enhance teaching and improve student learning, however there are ethical considerations when student data is included in such research. The IRB training is a valuable tool for anyone who is in a position to develop research, testing and assessment of any kind. Both teaching and learning often requires research. Therefor knowing how to identify the differences between a research and a surveys and how to protect the participants is imperative.
The IRB prepares
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This differences are important in order to protect the students and yourself as a teacher while practicing respect for persons.
Teachers also have to protect their students from possible harm from outside researchers in order to secure their well-being. Educators must be kind and have a stronger sense of obligation for their pupils. Schools, principals or districts may cross the line at times. Becoming well informed of the codes and regulations that protect human participants can help identify the possible issues that may arise. Children, although young should be able to assent to a certain extent and their parents or guardians should be notified of any research taking place within the classroom.
Students should be treated fairly and equitably, which is similar to the same practices that the Belmont Principle of Justice requires. Exclusion and inclusion of criteria can happen in the classroom and the vulnerability of some students, such as ELL students, can exclude them from having equal opportunity to education. Designing curriculums that promote equity is important. A teacher should always assess and take under consideration the knowledge of their students and be aware of all the changes and practices that occur in the classroom on a daily