Research in Child and

Adolescent Development
BEED-1A Group 3
Research is to see what everybody else
has seen and to think what nobody else
has thought.

By: Albert Gyorgi

Abstraction

As a pre-service teacher, it is
important to have a positive regard
for research.
Teachers as Consumer /End Users
of Research
Research gives teachers and also
policy- makers important knowledge
to use in decision making for the
benefit of learners and their families.
Teachers as Researchers

The conduct of research does not

only belong to thesis and dissertations
writers. It is for students and teachers
too.
The Scientific Method

One important principles in research

is adherence to the scientific method
since it's systematic and logical
process.
Dewey Five Steps of Scientific Method;

1. Identify and define the problem

2. Determine the hypothesis
3. Collect and analyse the data
4. Formulate conclusions
5. Apply conclusions to the original
hypothesis
Research Design

Researches that are done with a high

level of quality and integrity provide
us with valuable information about
child and adolescent development.
Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses
A case study is
Provides information Unique, with a
about an individual's genetic make-up
An in-depth look fears,hope,fantasies,tr and experiences no
1. Case study at individual aumatic,experiences,u one else shares:
pbringing,Family,relat involves judgements
ionships,health. or unknow
reliability.
Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses
Useful because the Correlational
more strongly two research does not
A research design events are involve the
2. Correlational that determines correlated, the more manipulation
Study association we can predict one factors, dependable
from other. isolate cause.
 Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses
Involves Failure to achieve
manipulating one The only true randomisation may
variable to reliable method of limit the extent to
3. Experimental determine if establishing cause which the study
changes in one and effect. sample is
variable cause. representative.
Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses
Focuses on Allows you to Difficult to
4. Naturalistic children’s directly observe the determine the exact
Observation experiences in subjects in natural cause of a behavior.
natural setting. setting.
Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses
Record and monitor
5. Longitudinal Studies a single develop-mental Expensive and time-
group over a period trends. consuming.
of time.
Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses

Doesn’t have to wait

6. Cross-sectional Compared different for individuals to No information of
ages at one time. grow up. individuals changes.
Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses
Combined cross
It provides
sectional and
information to
longitudial It is complex,
obtain from cross
7. Sequential approaches to learn expensive, and time
sectional or
qbout lifespan consuming.
longitudinal
development.
approaches.
 Research Design Description Strengths Weaknesses

Appropriate in a
particular setting
when the purpose of
Replective process study is to "to create Could not be
8. Action Research of progressive changes and gain interpreted within
problem-solving information on different
processes and organisations in the
outcome of the same way.
strategies used"
Data Gathering Technique
Observation

Observation can be made in either

laboratories or natural settings.
Physiology Measures

Certain indicates of children’s

development such as among other,
heart rate, hormonal levels, bone,
growth, body weight and brain.
Standardized

These are prepared test that assess

individual performance in different
domains.
Interview and Questionnaires

Based on the interview or

questionnaire given by the researcher.
The gathering of data may be
conducted through a printed
questionnaire, over the telephone or
online.
Life History Records
Records of information about a
lifetime chronology of events and
activities they often involved a
combination of data records on
education, work ,family and
residents.
Ethical Principles
Ethical Principles

Are part of normative theory that

justifies or depends moral rules
and /moral judgments they are not
dependent on one's subjective view
points.
Four Main Ethical Principles

 Beneficence
 Nonmaleficence
 Autonomy
 Justice
Beneficence
The principle of beneficence is the obligation of
physician to act for the benefit of the patient and
supports a number of moral rules to protect and defend
the right of others, prevent harm, remove conditions that
will cause harm, help persons with disabilities, and
rescue persons in danger .
Nonmaleficence

Is the obligation of a physician not to

harm the patient.
Autonomy

Autonomy, means that individuals

have a right to self-determination,
that is, to make decisions about their
lives without interference from
others.
Justice

Justice, means giving each person or group what

he/she or they are due. It can be "measured" in
terms of fairness, equality, need or any other
criterion that is material to the justice decision.
The Ethical Standards of American
Educational Research Association :
Education researchers are honest, fair, and
respectful of others in their professional
activities—in research, teaching, practice, and
service. Education researchers do not knowingly
act in ways that jeopardize the welfare of others.
The Ethical Standards for
Research with Children:
These tenets include free and informed
consent, respect for privacy and
confidentiality, respect for justice and
inclusiveness, and respect for vulnerable
persons.
Five Ethical Principles in the American
Psychological Association (APA) Code of
Ethics
 Beneficence & Nonmaleficence
 Fidelity & Responsibility
 Integrity
 Justice
 Respect for People's Rights & Dignity.
What are the Principles of Ethics in
Education?
Four Principles Of Ethics In Education:
1. Honesty
2. Confidentiality
3. Conflict of Interest
4. Responsibility
Why is it important to be ethical as
a teacher?

Ethics in Education are important because

they assist to run the system smoothly.
The 2012 Data Privacy Act (RA.10173)
This law was passed in the Philippines in 2012 “to
protect the fundamental human right of privacy of
communication while ensuring free flow of information
to promote innovation and growth.”
The law states that the collection of personal data
“must be declared, specified, and legitimate purpose and
that, consent is required prior to the collection of all
personal data.”
Impact Of Teacher's Research
Involvement on Teachers

1. Teacher who have involved in research may become more

reflective, more critical and analytical in their teaching ,
and more open and committed tp professional development
(Oja & Pine 1989; Henson 1996; Keyes 2000; Rust 2007).

2. Participating in teacher research also helps teachers

become more deliberate in their decision-making and
actions in the classroom.
3. Teachers research develops the professionals
dispositions of lifelong learning, reflective and mindful
teaching, and self-transformation (Mills 2000; Stringer
2007).

4. Engaging in teacher research at any level may lead to

rethinking and reconstructing what it to be a teacher or
teacher educator and, consequently, the way teachers relate
to children and students.
5. Teacher research has the potential to demonstrate to
teachers and prospective teachers that learning to teach
is inherently connected to learning to inquire (Borko,
Liston, & Whitcomb 2007)
Thank you for listening!