Locked Bag 1797

Penrith NSW 2751

School of Education

PPLE 102082 2H 2020

Why do young people misbehave in school?

Participant information sheet

I, Satya Vedantam, a student in the Master of Teaching degree at the School of

Education, Western Sydney University and I am seeking your permission to be
interviewed as part of an assignment in the unit “Pedagogy for Positive Learning
Environments”. For this assignment I am required to ask different people their
opinions as to why young people misbehave in school.

The interviews will be conducted in an informal way. I will not be directly recording
what participants say, however, I will take some notes to be sure to capture everyone’s
ideas accurately. My aim is to understand each participant’s opinions on this topic, so I
will be encouraging interviewees to explain their thoughts on the question and
listening carefully to what they have to say. At the end of the interview I will check
with each participant that the notes I have written are an accurate representation of
what he/she has said.

After completing all six interviews I will analyse what the participants have said and
compare these findings with relevant theory and research. While my report may
include quotes from participants, none will be identified by name. Only my lecturers
and tutors will see the finished report and it will not be used for any other purpose.
The report may be made available in hard copy to participants who wish to see it.

Please note that taking part in this interview is completely voluntary. If you do choose to
participate you can still withdraw at any time.

My supervisor for this project is Dr Roberto Parada. In case you have any concerns
about the interview you can contact him at r.parada@westernsydney.edu.au.

Sincerely

PPLE 102082 2H 2020

 Locked Bag 1797
Penrith NSW 2751
School of Education

PPLE 102082 2H 2020

Why do young people misbehave in school?

Participant consent form

Please read the Information sheet before signing this.

I agree to be interviewed by as described

in the information statement attached to this form.

I acknowledge that I have read the information statement, which explains the aim of the
interview and I have discussed any questions been explained to me to my satisfaction.

I understand that I can withdraw from the interview at any time without penalty.

I agree that the information I provide in the interview can be used for the purposes of a
student assignment on the basis that I am not identified by name in the student’s report.

I understand that if I have any questions relating to my participation in this

interview, I may contact Dr Roberto Parada (phone: 4736 0051 or email:
r.parada@westernsydney.edu.au ).
I have read the information sheet for this study and voluntarily consent to participate.

Name:

Signed:

Date:

PPLE 102082 2H 2020