Consent Information

Please review the following consent information.
Dear Participant,

You are being asked to participate in the survey portion of the ICCI study, which should take approximately 15-30 minutes of your time. The goals of the study include learning more about student experiences when Indigenous content and issues are presented in SFU classrooms and creating products (reports, a public archive, and edited videos) that will help educators to create more respectful, appropriate, and inclusive content to improve student experiences in the future.

The research team includes Dr. Karrmen Crey, (Principal Investigator) Tel. 778.782.7289; Email kcrey@sfu.ca; and Drs. Sheri Fabian (Tel. 778.782.8136; Email sfabian@sfu.ca), Tamara O’Doherty (Tel. 778.782.3158; Email tco@sfu.ca), and Daniel Ahadi (Tel 778.782.5322; Email: daniel_ahadi@sfu.ca). Noelle Warkentin is the research assistant and student collaborator on the project. More information about the project is available at http://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/indigenous-classroom-climate-issues--icci-.html

Research Questions

The survey asks you to share your thoughts on the following central questions:

1)     What are Indigenous and non-Indigenous student experiences of troubling classroom climate issues arising from the discussion of Indigenous content?

2)     What are the impacts of difficult classroom experiences of the discussion of Indigenous content on students’ well-being and ability to succeed in the classroom and at SFU?

3)     What can the university and instructors do to improve student classroom experiences and have more accessible classroom environments?

Your participation is voluntary.

You have the right to refuse to participate in this study. If you decide to participate, you may still choose to withdraw from the study at any time without any negative consequences to the education you are presently receiving. You may also choose not to answer specific questions, and you can choose how much detail you provide in your responses.

We do not think that there are any risks to you in participating in this study. No one knows whether or not you will benefit from this study. However, in the future, others may benefit from what we learn in this study.

All information you provide us will be identified only by a number and kept in a secure place. You will not be identified by name in any reports of the completed study. Direct quotes may be used but will only be attributed to a pseudonym that does not identify you in anyway.

Please note that this online survey is hosted by Survey Monkey, and any data you provide may be transmitted and stored in countries outside of Canada, as well as in Canada. It is important to remember that privacy laws vary in different countries and may not be the same as in Canada. The security and privacy policy for the web survey company can be found at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/legal/

Future Use of Participant Data
The information collected for this study will not be used for future research.
Incentive

Upon completing the survey, you will be taken to a separate webpage where you can enter your email address if you wish to be entered into the draw for a prize (1 of 3 $25 gift cards). You will automatically be redirected to the new webpage once you have finished filling out the survey. If you choose to enter the draw, your email address will not be linked to your survey submission.

Study Results

The results of the study will be reported to the Institute for the Study of Teaching and Learning in the Disciplines (ISTLD) as a requirement for the Teaching and Learning Development Grant (TLDG) that funds the project. Some of the results will be used in developing edited videos or other reports that will inform SFU instructors, students, and administrators about the experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students when Indigenous content and issues are presented in SFU classrooms. The results may also be used to write academic articles for publication following completion.

If you have any questions about this study or wish to obtain research results once completed you can contact Dr. Karrmen Crey, Tel. 778.782.7289; Email kcrey@sfu.ca

If you have any concerns about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences while participating in this study, you may contact the SFU Office of Research Ethics at dore@sfu.ca or 778-782-6593.

Question Title

* 1. By clicking on the ‘start survey’ button below you are saying that you understand:
  • That participation in this study is voluntary and participants can withdraw at any time prior to selecting the Submit button on the survey, without penalty.
  • That participation, or non‐participation, will not affect grades in any course.
  • That names will not appear in any of the materials or reports of the research, nor will individuals be identified in any way.
  • That participating in this study involves completing a 15-30 minute online survey regarding student experiences Indigenous content and issues are presented in SFU classrooms.
  • If you close this browser before completing the survey your responses will be lost.

By clicking the button below you are consenting to begin this questionnaire. You will be asked to confirm your consent in this research study before final submission of your survey responses, too.

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