posted on 2006-07-10, 15:24authored byMichael Gary Thomas, Howard G. Denton
This paper reviews the ethical issues that need consideration
when carrying out a piece of research as a practitioner /
researcher. This is based on the lead author’s own action
research. The paper presents the background to the ethical
debate and the practitioner/researcher’s professional role and
the potential for bias – objectivity / subjectivity. Ethical issues
are reviewed in connection with the subjects of the research –
school staff and pupils with reference to their confidentiality,
anonymity and possible withdrawal. The paper concludes with
consideration of the legal implications of carrying out practitioner
research in the UK. Finally the authors present a framework for
checking ethical issues.
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THOMAS, M.G. and DENTON, H.G., 2006. Ethical practitioner research in design and technology education: developing a position and checklist for an action research project. The Design and Technology Association International Research Conference, Telford, July 2006