Middle School Science Instructional Practices Survey

Informed Consent

IMPLIED CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH

Investigator: Kester S. Peters, kester.peters@email.saintleo.edu

Title of Study: A Comparative Study of Science Teachers' Perception and Frequency of Use of Two Instructional Strategies

Purpose of Study: You are being asked to participate in a research study designed to explore middle school science

teachers’ frequency of use of instructional strategies comparing active-learning approaches (5E instructional model and Project-Based Learning) with traditional, teacher-centered, textbook-based methods to determine if significant differences exist in the frequency of their instructional practices.

Procedures: You will be asked to complete an online survey containing the Science Instructional Practice Survey (SIPS), which measures both student-centered and teacher-centered instructional practices. The approximate amount of time it will take participants to complete is not explicitly stated in the provided text, but based on similar research surveys, it is estimated to take approximately 15-20 minutes.

Benefits: None

Risks: None greater than those of daily life.

Costs/incentives: None

Confidentiality: Confidentiality settings will be used on the survey software to prevent collection of IP or email addresses, location, or any other identifying information. Data will be gathered through the validated Science Instructional Practice Survey (SIPS) and stored securely on a password protected computer. No information that can identify you personally will be collected as part of this research. The research is completely anonymous.

Use of information: The data collected from this study will be used in a doctoral dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) by Kester S. Peters at Saint Leo University, and may also be used in reports, presentations, and publications. No identifying information will be included in these documents as the research is completely anonymous.

Voluntary Participation: As a participant you may withdraw from the study at any time, or decline to participate, without any penalty.

By filling out the Science Instructional Practice Survey, you are indicating the following:

· You are 18 years of age or older

·You have read the above consent statement and have had an opportunity to ask questions to your satisfaction.

·You understand that additional questions should be directed to Dr. Melinda Carver, melinda.carver@saintleo.edu.

·You agree to participate in the study, under the terms outlined in this consent statement

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1.Do you consent to take this survey?(Required.)

Yes

Section 1: Eligibility & Professional Background

2.Do you currently teach science to students in grades 6, 7, or 8?(Required.)

Yes

3.Which method best describes your primary approach to science instruction?(Required.)

Student-Centered (e.g., Project-Based Learning, 5E Model)

Traditional (e.g., Textbook-based, Teacher-led)

4.What is your current school employment type?(Required.)

Public

Charter

Private

6.Total number of years teaching middle school science:(Required.)

0-5

6-10

11-20

21+

Section 2: Student Practices in Science
Instructions: Please select the frequency that best describes how often your students engage in the following activities in your science classes.

Frequency Scale:
1. Never
2. Rarely (A few times a year)
3. Sometimes (Once or twice a month)
4. Often (Weekly)
5. Daily (Daily or almost daily)

Section 3: Teacher Instructional Practices
Instructions: Please select the frequency that best describes how often you do each of the following in your science instruction.

Frequency Scale:

1. Never
2. Rarely (A few times a year)
3. Sometimes (Once or twice a month)
4. Often (Weekly)
5. Daily (Daily or almost daily)