Research Methodology
Identify the elements of ETHICS in research
BIRP
Bias
Integrity
Respect
Privacy
Name the TWO Category A and TWO Category B groups we have studied.
Disabled, Youth, Homeless and GLBTI (or LGBTIQA+)
Identify the four types of SOCIAL parents
Foster
Adoptive
Surrogacy
Step Parent
Identify ONE reason people work (from the three syllabus points)
To meet specific needs
OR
Vale and status
OR
Economic
What is the current pay gap % between males and females?
14%
Identify 4 types of sampling methods
Stratified
Cluster
Convenience
Strata
Random
Identify the TYPES OF SERVICES available for groups within the community (state the acronym and identify each part)
CHAT FEEL
Counselling
Health care
Accommodation
Transport
Financial support
Education
Employment
Legal Aid
What are the ROLES of parents and carers?
Promoting wellbeing of the dependent
Building positive relationships
Satisfying specific needs
Full time work is classified as how many hours per week?
35 hours or more.
What is the prevalence of people with a disability in Australia? (either % or number)
Define the terms:
Reliability
Validity
Reliability - if the research is repeated it will have similar results (consistency of measurement)
Validity - the research measures what it intends to measure.
PIPS
Physical (eg paraplegic), intellectual (eg autism), psychological (eg depression) and sensory disabilities (eg vision impaired).
Identify the characteristics of the dependant and give an example of each and how this may impact parents/carers/
SAS
Skills and capabilities
Age
Special needs
What is Australia's current unemployment rate as per April 2021?
5.5%
Which group represent 1/4 of all people experiencing homelessness in Australia?
Young people under the age of 18. Will also accept children as the response.
Name the four sources of data from the syllabus (2 syllabus points)
Individuals and groups
Print and digital
Correctly identify the FACTORS which affect access to services for groups within the community - three acronyms
Characteristics of the group - DAC LEGS
Disability, Age , Culture, Language , Education, Gender and SES
Aspects of the service - LOCS
Location, opening hours, confidentiality, staffing
Resources - KMET
Knowledge, money, energy and time
Identify the PERSONAL and SOCIAL influences on parents and carers.
Personal - CROP MESS
Culture, religion, own upbringing, previous experience, multiple commitments, education, – socioeconomic status, special needs
Social - MCG
Media stereotypes, community attitudes – gender expectations
Explain current trends in regards to labour force participation across the lifespan. You must look at the three relevant lifespans and provide 2 examples of participation in the labour force for each of these.
Adolescence - Labour force participation can commence at 15 years of age. During this stage adolescents maybe unemployed. Many adolescents may be employed casual or even part time due to education and social commitments. May do voluntary work as part of school or to build their CV.
Adulthood - A large number of adults are involved in full-time employment, This commitment may change when a life event such as the birth of a child occurs when a parent may choose to take leave from employment or alter their working hours to a part-time position.
Aged - Many people in this lifespan stage may commence retirement where they cease employment or move to part-time employment. Others may move from paid employment and offer their services to volunteer.
List all parts of the final IRP product. They need to be in correct order.
Hint there are 12 parts. Do not include diary entries.
1. Title page
2. Contents
3. Acknowledgments
4. Abstract
5. Introduction.
6. Literature review
7. Methodology
8. Results
9. Analysis and discussion
10. Summary and conclusion
11. Bibliography/reference list
12. Appendix
From the syllabus - The purpose of research is:
Advance knowledge, Increase understanding, Educate others, Inform practice
According to the syllabus there are three areas of ADVOCACY for each group we have studied. Identify these areas and give examples of community organisations for these areas ONE group.
– raising awareness within the community (eg Mission Australia)
– educating the community (eg The big issue)
– promoting the rights of the group (eg Youth off the streets)
What are the two payment types a carer can access?
Explain each.
Carer's Payment provides financial help to people who are unable to work in substantial paid employment. This must be because they provide full time daily care (severe disability/medical condition/frail aged)
Carer's Allowance is an income supplement for parents or carers providing extra daily care.
Identify the SOCIAL factors which lead to changing work patterns including the acronym used.
Pick three of these factors and give an example of how they lead to a change of work pattern.
EGG FEET
Education/retraining, Gender perceptions, Government policy, family circumstances and structural change, employment/unemployment, economics, Technology – computers – automation/robotics – research and development
EXAMPLES will be marked at teacher discretion.
What is the new change to parental leave options for teachers as of July 2021? What is this promoting?