The Lived Experiences of Retired Mathematics Education Professors/Academics
(Monash University Project Number: 45351)
You are invited to take part in a study about the lived experiences of retired mathematics education professors/academics. Please read this Explanatory Statement in full before deciding to participate in this research. If you would like additional information regarding any aspect of this project, you are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Hall, one of the co-lead investigators, at jennifer.hall@monash.edu.
What does the research involve?
ln this project, we seek to understand how mathematics education professors/academics plan for and experience retirement. The purpose of our study is to contribute new knowledge about the experiences of retired mathematics education professors/academics, an understudied group in educational research. The findings may be used to inform current mathematics education professors’/academics’ retirement planning.
Our research questions are:
1) How do mathematics education professors/academics plan for retirement?
2) How do mathematics education professors/academics experience retirement?
3) What aspects of retirement do mathematics education professors/academics find favourable?
4) What aspects of retirement do mathematics education professors/academics find unfavourable?
5) What differences, if any, exist in the lived experiences of retired mathematics education professors/academics from different backgrounds?
Why were you chosen for this research?
You have been chosen to participate in this research project because you are a retired mathematics education professor/academic.
Consenting to participate in the project and withdrawing from the research
To consent to participate in this study (and to begin the questionnaire), you need to click on the 'next' (arrow) button at the bottom of this page. You have the right to withdraw from further participation by not filling in the questionnaire or not returning it, without any implications. Please note that it will not be possible to withdraw data once you have submitted the responses as the questionnaire is anonymous and it will be impossible to retrieve your information.
Possible benefits and risks to participants
By participating in this study, you will help us to develop an understanding of the experiences of retired mathematics education professors/academics. Benefits to you include an opportunity to reflect on and consider experiences related to your retirement. Benefits to the field of mathematics education are findings that can inform current mathematics education professors’/academics’ retirement planning. You should not experience any level of inconvenience and/or discomfort by participating in this study.
Confidentiality
The questionnaires are completed anonymously and will be stored securely on password-protected computers belonging to the researchers. When reported and published, data will be presented in aggregate and individual forms. In the case of the latter, pseudonyms will be used and personally-identifying details will be altered or omitted.
Storage of data
Data collected will be stored in accordance with Monash University regulations. The digital data will be stored on the researchers’ computers. Only the researchers will have access to the data. Use of data for other purposes Only aggregate de-identified data may be used for other relevant projects conducted by the same investigators and where ethics approval has been granted.
Results
The results will be made available in various publication and presentation formats. If you wish to be notified of the results of the questionnaire, please contact Dr. Jennifer Hall at jennifer.hall@monash.edu.
Complaints
Should you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of the project, you are welcome to contact the Executive Officer, Monash University Human Research Ethics (MUHREC):
Executive Officer
Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC)
Room 111, Chancellery Building E,
24 Sports Walk, Clayton Campus
Research Office
Monash University VIC 3800
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2052
Email: muhrec@monash.edu
Fax: +61 3 9905 3831
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