Comments on: January 14th thoughts http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/2010/01/18/january-14th-thoughts/ Music Education Department Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:56:55 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: rmantie http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/2010/01/18/january-14th-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-16 rmantie Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:49:13 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/?p=252#comment-16 I agree, Bill. Thought of somewhat differently, the very act of interviewing someone unavoidably changes them - on some level and in some way. There is no such thing as innocent research. Comparatively, there is no such thing as innocent teaching. One wonders if students shouldn't also sign 'informed consent' letters? (I'm only half joking. Perhaps both parties - student and teacher - would recognize the fuller ethical ramifications of the teacher-student relationship?) The difference, one supposes, is that in the teaching relationship students enter with the presumption that they will benefit. It is not all a one-way street (as in research, where the researcher usually benefits and the participant doesn't). This is why I am always very sensitive to the difference between doing research WITH people rather than ON people. I agree, Bill. Thought of somewhat differently, the very act of interviewing someone unavoidably changes them – on some level and in some way. There is no such thing as innocent research. Comparatively, there is no such thing as innocent teaching. One wonders if students shouldn’t also sign ‘informed consent’ letters? (I’m only half joking. Perhaps both parties – student and teacher – would recognize the fuller ethical ramifications of the teacher-student relationship?) The difference, one supposes, is that in the teaching relationship students enter with the presumption that they will benefit. It is not all a one-way street (as in research, where the researcher usually benefits and the participant doesn’t). This is why I am always very sensitive to the difference between doing research WITH people rather than ON people.

]]> By: Bill Fordice http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/2010/01/18/january-14th-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Bill Fordice Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:56:11 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/?p=252#comment-15 It is important to recognize that the interviewing of participants can be as "invasive" as any medical procedure. There are real dangers to participants well-being. For example, when interviewing music teachers regarding their teaching practice, sensitive information about superiors, colleagues, and even family can be shared. Participants deserve assurance that this information is secure. We may not use a scalpel, but we do open peoples lives. IRB provides our sterile environment. It is important to recognize that the interviewing of participants can be as “invasive” as any medical procedure. There are real dangers to participants well-being. For example, when interviewing music teachers regarding their teaching practice, sensitive information about superiors, colleagues, and even family can be shared. Participants deserve assurance that this information is secure. We may not use a scalpel, but we do open peoples lives. IRB provides our sterile environment.

]]> By: Roger Mantie http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/2010/01/18/january-14th-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Roger Mantie Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:42:40 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/?p=252#comment-13 Great questions. I do believe that the committee gets assembled closer to the completion of the complete first draft. On Q2.... That's a question for Rebekah (Meredith's replacement). My own understanding is that you do indeed get a grade for MU780, and then take an "I" on 995 until the defense. Great questions. I do believe that the committee gets assembled closer to the completion of the complete first draft.

On Q2…. That’s a question for Rebekah (Meredith’s replacement). My own understanding is that you do indeed get a grade for MU780, and then take an “I” on 995 until the defense.

]]> By: Matt Warner http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/2010/01/18/january-14th-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Matt Warner Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:58:15 +0000 http://blogs.bu.edu/rmantie/?p=252#comment-12 Some questions: 1. About when should we expect to assemble a committee? Is it when we near completion of a draft, or much sooner? 2. The handbook says we'll receive an "I" for 780 (Residency) until passing our defense. However, I received a grade for 780, and an "I" for 995 (Diss), which seems to make more sense. Is that correct? In either case, I presume the rule about "I" grades changing to F after a year doesn't apply? Thanks, Matt Some questions:

1. About when should we expect to assemble a committee? Is it when we near completion of a draft, or much sooner?

2. The handbook says we’ll receive an “I” for 780 (Residency) until passing our defense. However, I received a grade for 780, and an “I” for 995 (Diss), which seems to make more sense. Is that correct? In either case, I presume the rule about “I” grades changing to F after a year doesn’t apply?

Thanks,

Matt

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