APPENDIX A

Informed Consent Form for Participants

Name of Principle Investigator: Mary Antonette M. Dagaraga, Kennyben M. Gallogo and

Queenly Lou S. Jayoma
Name of Organization: Arts and Sciences Program
Name of Sponsor: None
Name of Project/Study Title/Study Protocol and Version

A Phenomenological Study on Online Music Education: An Experiential Account

This Informed Consent Form has two parts:

• Information Sheet (to share information about the study with you)
• Certificate of Consent (for signatures if you choose to participate)
You will be given a copy of the full Informed Consent Form

PART I: INFORMATION SHEET

INTRODUCTION
The proponent of this research study is currently taking Bachelor of Music Education at
Lourdes College, Cagayan de Oro City. You are invited to participate in this research study
entitled: A Phenomenological Study on Online Music Education: An Experiential
Account. Your participation will involve self-evaluation concerning the current status of your
present job. You will be given some time to reflect on whether to participate in this research
study or not after the background of the research study has been presented to you. You are
encouraged to ask questions at any time if some words are unclear to you.

PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH

This study was designed to explore the experiences of the students who take the music
education subject. It explored their opportunities, challenges, and coping strategies to
overcome the challenges they experience during online modality. The findings of the study
would provide substantial information and clearer insight into the importance of experiences
as the basis for understanding a particular phenomenon to the students.

TYPE OF RESEARCH INTERVENTION

This research study involves an interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) which will be
conducted personally by the researcher by face-to-face mode.

PARTICIPANT SELECTION
Ten (10) Filipino Students who take Music Education Subject involved in the study.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate and
you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. You may also request not to
include or use the information you have already provided. You will not be penalized in case
you have decided not to participate or withdraw from this study.
PROCEDURES
The research involves a semi-structured interview and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The
schedule for the interview and FGD will be sent to you via email asking also your
availability. The interview will be conducted face-to-face mode. After the schedule is
arranged, the researcher will conduct the interview on the arranged schedule. You will be
interviewed personally and in a group of 3. These participants have similar experiences to
you in online learning. You will be asked questions about your experiences particularly your
opportunities, challenges, and coping strategies in online learning. If you are not
comfortable answering some questions, you are not required to answer all the questions.
The researcher ensures that the responses remain confidential, and nobody, other than the
researcher will have the access to the information provided and will know the individual
response to the questionnaire.

DURATION
The interview consists of 9 questions which may last for 20-30 minutes or less depending
on the occurrence of evaluating their personal condition at work.

RISKS
There are no known risks associated with this research study. Your answer will be based on
your personal experience as Student taking Music Education Subject

BENEFITS
This research study may help us in understanding the experiences of Music Student in
online learning.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Although the nature of this research is not risky at any rate to anyone, your privacy will be
protected nonetheless. Your responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Nobody,
other than the researcher will know your answers to the interview. Also, your identity will not
be revealed in any publication resulting from this study. The collected data will then be
discarded after it has served its purpose.

SHARING THE RESULTS

The finding of this study will be kept confidential after it serves their purpose. However, you
will be informed if shared through publications and conferences.

RIGHT TO REFUSE OR WITHDRAW

Your participation as a participant is completely voluntary. You may choose not to
participate and you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. If you feel that
some questions seem too personal, you may have the right not to answer or skip the
question.

WHO TO CONTACT?
If you have any questions or concerns about this study, or if you have questions or
concerns about your rights as a research participant, please contact Mary Antonette M.
Dagaraga (mary.dagaraga@lccdo.edu.ph) Queenly Lou S. Jayoma
(queenly.jayoma@lccdo.edu.ph) and Kennyben M. Gallogo
(kennyben.gallogo@lccdo.edu.ph)

PART II: CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT

I have read the foregoing information, or it has been read to me. I have had the
opportunity to ask questions about it and any questions I have been asked have been
answered to my satisfaction. I consent voluntarily to be a participant in this study.

Print Name of Participant: _________________

Signature of Participant: ___________________
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY] ___________________

STATEMENT BY THE RESEARCHER OR PERSON TAKING CONSENT

I confirm that the participant was given an opportunity to ask questions about the
study, and all the questions asked by the participant have been answered correctly
and to the best of my ability. I confirm that the individual has not been coerced into
giving consent, and the consent has been given freely and voluntarily.
A copy of this Informed Consent Form has been provided to the participant.

Print Name of Researcher or person taking the consent

Mary Antonette M. Dagaraga

Kennyben M. Gallogo
Queenly Lou S. Jayoma
Signature of Researcher or person taking the consent