نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية
المؤلفون
1 باحثة دكتوراه، قسم السياسات التربوية، أصول التربية، كلية التربية، جامعة الملك سعود
2 قسم السياسات التربوية، كلية التربية، جامعة الملك سعود
المستخلص
عنوان المقالة [English]
المؤلفون [English]
This study aimed to investigate the policies concerning children's participation in educational research in Saudi Arabia. It specifically sought to explore how these policies are implemented, particularly regarding the rights of children in early childhood education to engage in educational research. The study also aimed to identify the key challenges researchers face when involving young children in such studies. To accomplish the study’s objectives, a descriptive survey methodology was employed, with a randomly selected sample of kindergarten teachers from the Eastern Province, specifically Dammam, Khobar, and Dhahran. The survey served as the primary research tool, focusing on two main topics: (1) the current situation of policies related to children's participation in educational research and (2) the challenges researchers encounter when involving children in research studies. Key findings for this study indicated that most participants agreed that researchers must obtain consent and approval from a child’s guardian before involving the child in research. Moreover, the willingness of children to participate in the study, whether expressed verbally or in writing, should be considered during the research process. The results also emphasized the importance of researchers using specific, engaging methods such as visuals, videos, or games to encourage children's participation in the research. Additionally, the study revealed several significant challenges faced by participants. These included the heavy teaching workloads assigned to teachers, limited developmental projects, insufficient funding for education, and a lack of comprehensive policies and procedures to protect children's rights in research. Furthermore, researchers identified the lengthy process of completing forms and obtaining ethical approvals as one of the most considerable obstacles to conducting such research.
Keywords: Policies, Early Childhood, Children’s Participation Rights
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