Here is my BERA statement, added at the beginning of all communication with students regarding the questionnaire, as seen in the PDFs attached to the previous Post:
I am studying for a postgraduate teaching certificate, and for the final part I am investigating the value(or otherwise) of Analogue Drawing activities at the beginning of my Adobe / Layout sessions.
I would be extremely grateful if you could take the time to give me your opinions by filling in this 5 minutes questionnaire, including writing any general or specific thoughts you may have in the final section.
This is an extra curricular activity, it is not part of your coursework in any way, will not be marked and is entirely voluntary.
You do not have to give your name and Year group, but if you choose to then I will ensure that the results are anonymous and I will be the only person to store that information; no other members of staff or students will have access to this.
I will present my findings to the PgCert tutors as anonymised data.
Please read the following information carefully before proceeding. Your participation indicates that you have understood and agreed to these terms:
- Purpose of the Research
This investigation aims to assess the role of analogue drawing in enhancing creative and technical outcomes, and increasing student access and engagement, during Adobe / Layout sessions. - Voluntary Participation
Participation in this questionnaire is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or to withdraw at any time without providing a reason, and this will not affect your academic standing or relationship with the institution. - Confidentiality
All responses will remain anonymous, and the data collected will be used solely for research purposes. No personally identifiable information will be recorded, and your identity will not be linked to your responses in any publication or presentation. - Data Protection
The data collected will be securely stored and processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Aggregated findings may be shared in academic or professional settings. - Use of Responses
Your responses will contribute to academic research and insights into pedagogical practices. The findings may be published or presented, but individual responses will not be identifiable. - Contact for Queries
If you have any questions about the research or your participation, please feel free to contact me at s.johnson@arts.ac.uk or d.poulsen@fashion.arts.ac.uk.
By completing this questionnaire, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have read and understood this disclaimer.
- You consent to your responses being used as described.
Thank you for your participation, it is very generous and much appreciated.
Steve Johnson
Associate Lecturer
London College of Fashion
There were still amendments to be made when I did the online questionnaire, such as adding Likert scales rather than simple Yes / No multiple choice questions. The final versions and communications with students are in the next Post.