Dear Participant,
My name is Brittany McCreary, and I am a school psychology doctoral candidate at Stephen F. Austin State University, in the Department of Human Services. I am under the supervision of Jillian Dawes, Ph.D., LSSP, NCSP, BCBA and Luis Aguerrevere, Ph. D. I am collecting data for my doctoral dissertation, which explores how professional ethics, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration are addressed in teacher education programs. Using an online survey, information about these factors will be collected and examined. Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey.
Should you agree to participate in this research, you will be asked to complete an online survey. You will be asked 22 questions about your engagement in the teaching of professional ethics, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and demographics. The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.
Your decision to participate or decline participation in this study is completely voluntary and you have the right to terminate your participation at any time without penalty. If you do not wish to complete the survey, just close your browser. Any responses you have provided prior to closing your browser will be removed from data storage and analyses.
There are no risks to individuals participating in this research beyond those that exist in daily life. Although there are no direct benefits to you by your participation in this study, the data obtained will inform teacher preparation programs of best practices, guide training and professional development, contribute to the literature regarding ethics and education, and may aid in drafting policy about professional ethics in education. There will be no financial or other compensation for your participation in this research.
Your privacy and confidentiality will always be maintained. The researcher will not know your Internet Protocol (IP) or computer address when you respond to this Internet survey. The researcher will not share your identifiable or individual information with anyone. The researcher will be the only person authorized to view and access the survey data. If you have any questions or concerns about this study or if any problems arise, please contact:
Researcher:
Brittany McCreary
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Human Services – School Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
936.671.3002
lowtherbl@jacks.sfasu
Advisor:
Jillian Dawes, Ph.D., LSSP, NCSP, BCBA
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Services – School Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
936.468.1686
dawesj@sfasu.edu
If you have any questions or concerns about your rights in this research study, please contact the SFASU IRB, with IRB Case #AY-2019-2012:
IRB Chair:
Luis Aguerrevere, Ph.D.
Chair, Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Tx 75962
936.468.1153
aguerrevle@sfasu.edu
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http://sfasu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_410oke6O98jFZQh?Q_DL=9EO8wmpptDlhiV7_410oke6O98jFZQh_MLRP_8deLY3EP7FywUM5&Q_CHL=email
