I have not yet began any formal consent with my participants, but these are my hopes thus far.
I plan to use teachers at the Tuscarora School as my research participants. I might possibly also use statistics to show “success”. A professor here at IUP has contacts with the school and this is how I will be connected to them. I would like to use at least 3 teachers-one non native, and one native. There are no dangers for my participants, but I do see some possible issues. I know native peoples are very weary and cautious about outsiders, especially those with probing questions. I have introduced myself to the principle, but have not yet elaborated on any participants in my research. Right now, I understand the methods, and Im just eager to get this section going. I feel like it will put my paper in perspective and help me organize and revise it. I do want to interview teachers, but with interviewing im only asking for specific answers. I hope the interviewing session can be more like a discussion, in which they can speak freely so the ideas and topics discussed are not limited. Maybe new ideas can be brought up in our conversation. I have not yet thought of any questions, but I plan to do the session over the phone or by email. I wanted to visit the school itself, but Im afraid I dont have the resources to make the trip.
