Teacher, Parent, and Young Adult Perspectives on Learning Responsible Citizenship in Schools

Summary

This study explores different perspectives on how Canadian schools support students in developing the capacity to participate as responsible citizens in a democratic society. We want to hear from young people, parents/guardians, and teachers with experiences in schools in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. You will be asked to share your thoughts about and experiences with democracy, and your ideas about what is important for children to learn to know and do to participate as responsible citizens a democracy. There are two options to participate: a survey and an interview. Participants in the survey will be entered into a prize draw for gift cards with values ranging from $20 to $100, and participants in the interview will receive a $50 gift card.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 16 to 99

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

There are three different groups eligible to participate. You can participate if you read and speak English and are:
A young adult between the ages of 16 and 21 who attended public or private high school in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario;
OR
A parent/guardian of a child currently attending public or private school in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario in any grade K-12;
OR
A teacher currently teaching in public or private school in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario in any grade K-12.

Exclusion criteria:

Homeschooled young adults
Parents/guardians of homeschooled children
Individuals who have not had experiences with schools in Alberta, BC, or Ontario

Participate

Fill out the following form if you want to participate in this research

Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

Maren Aukerman

Principal investigator:

Maren Aukerman

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB26-0605