Informed Consent
Introduction
The title of this research study is Preparedness and Self-Efficacy as Predictors of K-12 Special Education Teachers’ Stigma of Autism
I am Benjamin Richardson, a doctoral student under the supervision of Dr. Robert Hess in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University.
The purpose of this study is to examine K-12 special education teachers’ stigma of autism. The research will do this by examining teacher preparedness within the classroom and teacher beliefs about their capabilities to teach within the classroom.
Key Information
This document defines the terms and conditions for consenting to participate in this research study.
How do I know if I can be in this study?
o You can participate in this study if you:
o Are a K-12 special education teacher.
o Teach within the United States.
o Member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers Facebook group.
o You cannot participate in this study if you:
o Live outside of the United States.
o Are an administrator of a school.
Research Activities: What am I being asked to do?
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to:
o What?
o The participants of this study will be asked to complete demographic survey questions about their sex and years of service in teaching (2 minutes).
o Following these questions, participants will continue with a survey that includes questions about their preparedness and self-efficacy (15 minutes).
o When?
This will take place in the months of October through December.
o Where?
The research will take place online, through the website SurveyMonkey.
o How?
o This research will utilize an online survey using a secure research platform called SurveyMonkey.
Who will have access to my data/information?
I will have access to all of your data and information. In addition, my dissertation chair, committee members, and all College of Doctoral Studies Reviewers may view your information and your answers as part of the dissertation review process.
Am I required to participate in this study?
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. After reading this informed consent, you can decide whether to participate in this study or not. Also, if you choose to participate and then change your mind, you can leave the study at any time, even if you have not finished, without any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. If you decide to stop participation, you may do so by stop taking the survey and exiting SurveyMonkey. If so, I will not use the information that I collected from you before you chose to stop.
Any possible risks or discomforts?
There are no foreseeable risks or discomforts associated with this study.
Any direct benefits for me?
No
Any paid compensation or incentives for my time?
Participants will not get paid for their participation.
The title of this research study is Preparedness and Self-Efficacy as Predictors of K-12 Special Education Teachers’ Stigma of Autism
I am Benjamin Richardson, a doctoral student under the supervision of Dr. Robert Hess in the College of Doctoral Studies at Grand Canyon University.
The purpose of this study is to examine K-12 special education teachers’ stigma of autism. The research will do this by examining teacher preparedness within the classroom and teacher beliefs about their capabilities to teach within the classroom.
Key Information
This document defines the terms and conditions for consenting to participate in this research study.
How do I know if I can be in this study?
o You can participate in this study if you:
o Are a K-12 special education teacher.
o Teach within the United States.
o Member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers Facebook group.
o You cannot participate in this study if you:
o Live outside of the United States.
o Are an administrator of a school.
Research Activities: What am I being asked to do?
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to:
o What?
o The participants of this study will be asked to complete demographic survey questions about their sex and years of service in teaching (2 minutes).
o Following these questions, participants will continue with a survey that includes questions about their preparedness and self-efficacy (15 minutes).
o When?
This will take place in the months of October through December.
o Where?
The research will take place online, through the website SurveyMonkey.
o How?
o This research will utilize an online survey using a secure research platform called SurveyMonkey.
Who will have access to my data/information?
I will have access to all of your data and information. In addition, my dissertation chair, committee members, and all College of Doctoral Studies Reviewers may view your information and your answers as part of the dissertation review process.
Am I required to participate in this study?
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. After reading this informed consent, you can decide whether to participate in this study or not. Also, if you choose to participate and then change your mind, you can leave the study at any time, even if you have not finished, without any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. If you decide to stop participation, you may do so by stop taking the survey and exiting SurveyMonkey. If so, I will not use the information that I collected from you before you chose to stop.
Any possible risks or discomforts?
There are no foreseeable risks or discomforts associated with this study.
Any direct benefits for me?
No
Any paid compensation or incentives for my time?
Participants will not get paid for their participation.