Proposal+Assignment

Sipe, L. . Storytime: // Young Children's Literary Understanding in the Classroom // (Language and Literacy)

Nodelman,. . //Words about Pictures: The Narrative Art of Children's Picture Books.//


 * Here is a sample of the IRB requirements for a study**

Kalpana M. Iyengar ILR 7643 Advanced Research in Instruction Department of Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching Dr. Belinda Flores 2/8/11

IRB materials for research study approval/UTSA

Email address of PI: devayanigowri@gmail.com or kiyengar@stmarytx.edu
 * Topic of Research**: Interdisciplinary Bharatnatyam and Teacher Practices
 * Participants**: Five Bharatnatyam teachers form three dance schools in San Antonio
 * Type of study**: Descriptive/exploratory research study to observe teacher practices and data collection using self created Bharatnatyam Teacher Observation Scale (BTOS).
 * Principle Investigator:** Kalpana M. Iyengar (Ph.D Student in ILT/UTSA)

List of missing or incorrectly completed document(s) for resubmission 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.





Here is the link for the forms required by IRB. I shall take care of the IRB portion. Sylvia will do the literature review, and Alicia will take care of data collection. All the three of us will analyze the data with guidance from Dr. Martinez and Dr. Henkin. Let us begin working from this weekend so we can complete the requirements before May. http://vpr.utsa.edu/oric/irb/forms.php

This is the most important document that we should know. Thanks.

1) The title of the study must be consistent on all documents (consent form, application, protocol, etc.). If there is a scientific rationale for having a different title on the consent form, please state this request when communicating with the IRB.

2) There must be one inch of blank space from the top edge of the paper to the header or typing on each page of the consent form as set up on the consent form template.

3) The title of the study must be typed at the top of each page of the consent form. You may use a header if you wish.

4) Each page of the consent form should have pagination listed, preferably at the bottom of each page, as follows: Page 1 of 2, Page 2 of 2.

5) At the top of the first page where the principal investigator’s name is listed, use degrees (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.). The first time an individual’s name is listed in the consent form, use the degree rather than generic “Dr.”.

6) The page of the consent form that contains the signature blocks must contain some content.

7) The consent form template contains bolded questions or headings. These are required.

8) Submit any translation of the consent form after the English is approved.

9) The reading level of the consent form must be at a level understandable by the subject population for whom the study is planned. For studies aimed at the  general San Antonio population, the reading level should be at a 6th to 8th grade  reading level and should avoid jargon.

10)Do not include statements in the text of the consent form that state “I understand” as this makes an assumption that will not be tested and implies legal responsibility.

11)The consent form may not contain any exculpatory language, language that implies or asks subjects to forego any rights.

12)The individual obtaining consent should sign the consent form at the time the subject is signing rather than beforehand.

13)When a subject cannot read due to literacy issues or blindness, there must be a witness to the consent process who attests to the fact that the information read to or provided to the prospective subject was an accurate and complete representation of the information in the written consent form.

14)When there are multiple consent forms, we strongly recommend the use of the footer to indicate the target population (e.g., parental consent, teacher consent, etc)

15)Passive “consent” is not permitted (return this form if you do not want to participate).

16)Tear off signature blocks are not permitted.

17)You must provide a copy of the consent form for the subject to retain.