IRB NUMBER: IRB-FY2023-362

Investigator(s): Matthew Kruger-Ross; Andrew Rubas; Pauline Schmidt; Stephanie Almodovar

Project Overview: Participation in this research project is voluntary and is being done by Matthew Kruger-Ross and Pauline Schmidt as a part of their Faculty-Direct Research, and by Andrew Rubas, Matthew Kruger-Ross, and Pauline Schmidt as a part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Institute.

This research study aims to determine the impacts of integrating arts-based pedagogies in the classroom for both preservice and in-service teachers. One easy way to integrate the arts into the classroom is via trips to local museums and exhibits. We (Kruger-Ross & Schmidt) have developed a series of presentations to address this research concern. The primary outcome is learning to effectively integrate arts- and place-based pedagogies into the secondary classroom. Our research question is: What are the impacts of the integration of arts- and place-based pedagogies in the classroom on both preservice and in-service teachers?

A participant can agree to participate in one semi-structured interview that will be scheduled at a time that is mutually agreeable.

If you are a participant, your participation will take up to 30 minutes and will include:

• Signing the informed consent, 
• Completing a demographics survey, 
• Completing the Aesthetic mindset survey
• Participating in a semi-structured interview via Zoom.

The risk of participating in this study is minimal. Potential risks include:

• A breach of privacy. If participants choose to utilize a pseudonym, there is the possibility that confidentiality could be breached.
• Participants could experience mild discomfort when reflecting on their experiences and assignments during and after the session.

Participants will be at the cutting edge of research into arts-based pedagogies and contributing new knowledge to the field of teacher education. Participants will also learn from the researchers and be able to immediately take their learning back into their professional lives. Participants will also get to engage in professional development experiences across career levels, with preservice teachers and in-service teachers working alongside one another.

You may ask any of the researchers (Matthew Kruger-Ross, Andrew Rubas, Pauline Schmidt, Stephanie Almodovar) any questions to help you understand this study. If you do not want to be a part of this study, it will not affect any of your studies at West Chester University. If you choose to be a part of this study, you have the right to change your mind and stop being a part of the study at any time. There is no compensation for participating in the study and your grade will not be affected in any way if you choose to or not to participate.

1. What is the purpose of this study? This research study aims to determine the impacts of integrating arts-based pedagogies in the classroom for both preservice and in-service teachers. One easy way to integrate the arts into the classroom is via trips to local museums and exhibits. We (Kruger-Ross & Schmidt) have developed presentations for national education conferences to address this research concern.  The primary outcome of our presentations is to share how we have learned to effectively integrate arts- and place-based pedagogies into the secondary classroom. Our research question is: What are the impacts of the integration of arts- and place-based pedagogies  on both preservice and in-service teachers?
2. If you decide to be a part of this study, you will be asked to do the following:
   - Sign informed consent.
   - Complete an electronic demographics survey.
   - Submit self-perceptions/aesthetic mindset survey.
   - Complete interviews on campus that will be audio/video recorded.
   - This study will take 1 hour of your time.
3. Are there any experimental medical treatments?
   - No
4. Is there any risk to me?
   - Possible risks or sources of discomfort include: The risk of participating in this study are minimal. Potential risks could include: A breach of privacy. If participants choose to utilize a pseudonym, there is the possibility that confidentiality could be breached. If participants choose not to use a pseudonym, participants assume the risk of identifiability of their classrooms, activities, materials, and teacher personae. There are other risks as well with online collection of data, video, and audio recording. Participants could experience mild discomfort when reflecting on their experiences and assignments during and after class. - If you become upset and wish to speak with someone, you may speak with any of the researchers.
   - If you experience discomfort, you have the right to withdraw at any time without affecting your grade or without penalty.
5. Is there any benefit to me?
   - Benefits to you may include:
   -- Participants will be at the cutting edge of research into arts-based pedagogies and contributing new knowledge to the field of teacher education.
   -- Participants will also get to engage in professional development experiences across career levels, with preservice teachers and in-service teachers working alongside one another.
6. How will you protect my privacy?
   - You will have the opportunity to self-select a pseudonym when you sign the consent form. If you choose this option, all of your data (interviews, course assignments) will be coded with this pseudonym.
   - Interviews will be recorded and transcribed.
   - Your records will be private. Only Matthew Kruger-Ross, Andrew Rubas, Pauline Schmidt, Stephanie Almodovar and the IRB will have access to your name and responses, unless you have waived confidentiality.
   - Your name will not be used in any reports, unless you have waived confidentiality. - Records will be stored:
   -- in a locked cabinet in Anderson Hall Room 218B, which will also be kept locked.
   -- Encrypted File
   -- Password Protected File/Computer
   -- Records will be destroyed Three Years After Study Completion
7. Do I get paid to take part in this study?
   - No. There is no compensation for participating in this study.
8. Who do I contact in case of research related injury?
   - For any questions with this study, contact: Primary Investigator: Matthew Kruger-Ross at 610-436-2106 or mkruger-ross@wcupa.edu
9. What will you do with my Identifiable Information?
   - Identifiers might be removed from the identifiable private information and after removal, the information may be used for future research studies or distributed to another investigator for future research studies without additional informed consent from you or the legally authorized representative.

For any questions about your rights in this research study, contact the ORSP at 610-436-3557.