This discussion is going to unpack key ethical principles that need to be considered when carrying out educational research in early childhood settings within Aotearoa New Zealand. The implications the principles have in regards for carrying out this research are going to be defined. This discussion is going to show an understanding of the culturally bound nature of ethics.
Ethics is normally referred to as moral principles, guiding conduct, these are withheld by a group or maybe a profession (Mutch, 2013). It is important to understand and acknowledge key ethical principles when carrying out research in early childhood settings in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is because researchers hold the power; they note the lives and gather personal information
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When performing research on children we need a basic understanding of how the child communicates and thinks, this can relate to a number of things such as memory, conceptual development and language development (Mutch, 2013). Research with children needs to be sensitive to their stages of development, ethically justified, allow modifications of research methods, environment, and tools (Mutch, 2013). Educational researchers have a duty in relation to the principle of harmful effects and unintended consequences, to ensure unnecessary harm and anxiety is avoided (New Zealand Association for Research in Education, 2010). The principle of confidentiality needs to be obliged, this is an important aspect in regards to educational research, any confidential information leaked may result in breach of the law (New Zealand Association for Research in Education, 2010). When doing educational research, research participants need to be advised of the principle informed consent, this involves informing parents of the purpose, conduct, what is involved and allowing parents to withdraw their child at any time (Mutch, 2013). …show more content…
Within our New Zealand Code of Ethics it states cultural values are to be respected and beliefs acknowledged (Early Childhood Code of Ethics National Working Group, 1996). When conducting educational research, researchers who intend to work within a cultural context different to their own need to acknowledge they will face moral, cultural, and ethical challenges throughout the research (Wong, 2006). This is in regards to both the research design and interactions with the research participant (Sieber, 1993, Sited in Wong, 2006). To enable researchers to be culturally sensitive they need to demonstrate cultural competency throughout the different stages of the research. For example, the Treaty of Waitangi states the affirmative rights of Māori to develop processes of research appropriate for their people, in doing that the only people needing to seek permission are from their own (Cram, 2001). Article Two of the Treaty guarantees te tino rangatiratanga, reflecting the position of Māori as tangata whenua (people of the land) giving them rights to self-determination and tribal self-development (Mane, 2009). Therefore when carrying out educational research within Aotearoa New Zealand researchers need to ensure Māori participants have full
The issue of ethical principles, truth and fairness is one which can be integrated into all subjects in education as it is vital for individuals to have an understanding in. Year 10 students in health and physical education, in a unit of work will need to investigate how empathy and ethical decision making contributes to
When taking into account the case study, four ethical principles will be examined. These are: respect for autonomy, non-malfeasance, beneficence and justice. The principles are seen as the starting points for the development of ethical approaches to care practice, providing a practical set of principles, which rather than offering direct answers to ethical dilemmas, set out useful guiding principles for practitioners when faced with controversial decisions (K217, Book 4, p34).
Those who pursue social science research (documentary work) walk quite a fine ethical line. Works of all types- from film to research studies to photography and videography including daily news stories- are open to criticism for the versions of reality they produce for their audiences. Indeed, there exist academic and professional guidelines explicitly itemizing set standards of practice for various mediums, for example- broadcast news stories, magazine articles and documentary films. And although they may have been meticulously outlined, these standards simply cannot account for all who make up the intended viewer or readership. Described as the study of human interaction and how it functions in society, social science research possesses an ethical dilemma that exists in large part because of an unavoidable subjective nature that can never be fully separated from the undertaking. American author and child psychiatrist, Robert Coles, contends this notion in his book
During this interview, I addressed some of parts highlighted in Ethical Principal 2.1.1 of the social work Code of ethics. I demonstrated professional demeanor and behavior by stating the confidentiality statement and I guided the client to know that she could express herself freely and openly without judgement. When the client and I first sat down I also made sure to set the mood with a relaxed “Good Morning how are you doing today” This lead to start other side conversations consequently creating an atmosphere appropriate for this type of interview. Because we could converse on other subjects besides the actual question. Thus, we could engage in effective communication from the beginning. We were also able to make good non-verbal gestures
I have decided to discuss ethics in Learning Disability Nursing. I selected this topic as I sought after to understand and grow my knowledge in this area. Additionally, I desired to distinguish how the values of ethics have altered towards patients with learning disabilities. Including how they compare to patients without learning disabilities.
In addition, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC, 2005) position statement and its Code of Ethical Conduct provide clear guidelines for people who deal with ethical dilemmas in early childhood education. The first principle mentioned in NAEYC code of Ethical Conduct is that the research should not do harm to children. “This principle has precedence over all others” (NAEYC, 2005).
Part 2: Cite from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct the principle or ideal from Ethical Responsibilities to Children that is the basis of your answer and explain why you chose that principle or ideal. II-2.6 To acknowledge families’ childrearing values and their right to make decisions for their children. As professional educators, we should always show our respect and support for the important relationship with the parents. Acknowledging individual family’s childrearing values, we appreciate the each parent’s perspective.
According to Ogungbure, The aim of research ethics is to ensure that research projects involving human subjects are carried out without causing harm to the subjects involved. (Ogungbure 2011) As a nurse it is important to follow the ANA code of ethics. Being aware and practicing ethical principles will help with treating the Patient and keep them informed with their healthcare choices. Nursing in itself can be challenging and everyday you can be faced with ethical dilemmas.
Throughout research in Health and social care settings, there are many implications with the research, which takes place. Many research methods include ethical issues which have to be considered when conducting research. Ethical issues need to be considered when research is being conducted, in all methods of conducting the research information.
Ethics is an essential aspect of health care practice and those working in the nursing profession are often subject to frequent ethical dilemmas. It is essential for all nurses to be aware of the importance of ethics in health care and to practice within the ethico-legal parameters that govern the profession. However, while this is relatively easy in theory, ethics is not a black and white subject and often one’s culture, upbringing, attitudes and beliefs can influence what one views as ethical and this can therefore influence practice. This report will discuss the importance of ethics in nursing practice. The definition of ethics will firstly be presented followed
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The ethical principle in which I think is most important is autonomy. “The term autonomy denotes having the freedom to make choices about issues that affect one's life” (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2008, p. 54). Patients should be able to make the decisions regarding their health. As health care professional, we are responsible for educating the patient on certain things in which can improve their health. After the patient has been educated, this would allow and encourage the patient to become involve in the planning of their health. If the patient is involved with their care planning the patient would be more likely to be compliant with the recommended treatment. In the end, this
Anthropological researchers have considerable moral and ethical standards by which their work must be conducted in order to preserve the accuracy and the posterity of the information gathered during the study and also to the persons or cultures of which they study. These two important parts of anthropology – the research and those being researched – can be conflicting. The Code of Ethics of the American Anthropological Association presents itself as a body of guidelines for discussing these ethical and moral conflicts. This allows for researchers in the field of anthropology to have a foundation for understanding what decisions must be made regarding these ethical and moral conflicts and to whom the disclosures of those decisions
There are three basic principles to consider when evaluating the ethics of a study: 1) respect for persons, 2) beneficence, and 3) justice (Houser, J., 2012, pg. 54-56). To apply these
Ethics is very important in early childhood care. The Dahlberg & Moss (2005), defines ethics as the physical matter, which involves collective thinking on daily activities and decisions of all parties concerned. Sometimes our decision-making can be difficult as there are varieties of solutions which seem correct now. The ethical nature while working with children in their early childhood, and their families too is recognised in the service by the adoption of a professional code of ethics.