Are you an Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) member? Have you experienced violence and/or harassment at work? We invite you to participate in an arts-based focus group: Exploring the Impact of Violence Against Public School Teachers in Toronto.
Purpose of the Study: We are exploring the ways elementary teachers experience and address violent incidents directed against them while at work.
Recruits: We would like to meet with current Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) members who have been subjugated to violence and/or harassment at work within the past two years.
Your Commitment: We invite you to participate in a 3.5-hour long arts-based focus group. At the session, you will use visual arts (collaging) and oral discussion to share your experiences with violence against teachers.
Registration Closes August 14, 2024. Registration does not equal confirmation.
NOTE: While we encourage anyone who is interested to apply, only 15 individuals will be selected to take part in the focus group. Confirmed participants will be contacted directly by the researcher on August 15, 2024. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary considerations in your email registration.
Location & Date:
• Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
• Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
• Location: Parkinson Room, ETT Office (Suite 300 – 4211 Yonge St. Toronto, ON M2P 2A9)
Funding: This study is funded by Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT). We will cover your transportation costs, parking, childcare, breakfast, and lunch. You will need to submit receipts. The compensation is yours to keep, even if you choose to withdraw.
Confidentiality: The focus group will be audio-recorded and photographs of your artwork will be taken. All information obtained will be kept confidential and securely stored. Data collected will be published in peer-reviewed articles, reports, and infographics where research participants’ identities will always be kept confidential.
Principal Investigator: Stephanie Fearon is an Assistant Professor at York University in the Faculty of Education who is an Ontario Certified Teacher and arts-based researcher. If you have questions about this project, please feel free to contact them at sfearon1@edu.yorku.ca.
If you are interested in registering, please click here to email Stephanie Fearon, Principal Investigator
