Ethical Dilemmas in Education: Considering Learning Contexts in Practice

Ethical Dilemmas in Educational Research is a valuable resource for researchers and supervisors, providing real-life and hypothetical dilemmas to guide effective but ethically sensitive designs. It discusses ethical dilemmas in action, agency and privacy, and researcher reflexivity, and is written by academics from differing theoretical and methodological perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2022
Publisher: Open University Press

Ethical Dilemmas in Educational Research is a comprehensive and essential resource for researchers and supervisors alike. Having served on a university ethics committee, I fully appreciate the intricate considerations involved in approving research applications, as well as the ongoing debate surrounding potential restrictions on research. This book offers valuable insights into real-life and hypothetical ethical dilemmas, providing guidance for researchers in designing effective and ethically sensitive research methodologies.

Dr. Katy Smart, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, UK, is the author of Ethical Dilemmas in Educational Research. This book serves as a valuable guide for educational researchers across the globe, fostering best practices and enabling informed decision-making. The authors emphasize the delicate balance that must be struck between the interests of participants, evolving regulatory guidelines, and the academic freedom of the educational researcher. They explore a wide range of ethical issues prevalent in educational research, including ethical dilemmas in action, issues of agency and privacy, and researcher reflexivity.

With a foreword by Professor Ian Menter, this book goes beyond mere guidelines and delves into the specific dilemmas faced by educational researchers. It is enriched with real-life and inclusive examples, illustrating the practical applications of ethical principles.

Ethical Dilemmas in Educational Research offers several key features:

• Focuses on resolving ethical dilemmas rather than merely presenting them.
• Highlights the role of committees and guidelines, emphasizing misunderstandings and common purposes.
• Authored by academics from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives and disciplines within the broad field of educational research.
• Presents a range of specific dilemmas encountered during research in early years, schools, and universities.

The authors employ a thoughtful and analytical approach, drawing from various theories and frameworks to address these ethical challenges. Their expertise and insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the ethical dimensions of educational research.

In conclusion, Ethical Dilemmas in Educational Research is a indispensable resource for researchers and supervisors seeking to conduct ethical and impactful research. By providing a comprehensive exploration of ethical dilemmas, this book equips scholars with the tools necessary to navigate complex ethical situations and uphold the highest standards of research integrity.

ISBN-13: 9780335251322