Summary of Module 2, Part 5

This part has presented a different appearance to the rest of the course so far. The ideas of part 5 have been difficult to digest at times, my journal reflects, "I'm reading and reading, but what is it about ethics that I don't seem to be grasping"? Instantly put off by the Greek philososy, I seem to be struggling to see the relevance here. "I guess I need to apply it to my practice and see if that notion uncovers anything useful" (Ahmet, A. 2012). I now know that this noyion was the key to not having an understanding of ethics, as that would appear to give it a label or make ethics a thing. Rather, I have developed an awareness of the intricate and complex world of ethical priciples that surround the professional practitioner. 

Looking further into my inquiry and in a bid to appease my interest in further reading. I collect some support for the potential issues that my area of inquiry could anticipate, 
     As an insider-researcher you will have to live
     with the mistakes and should proceed carefully in
     negotiating with colleagues, following research protocols
     designed for insider-researchers... Issues associated 
     with being an insider-researcher involve the close
     familiarity with your particular organisation or 
     community of practice. The ethical issues that you
     anticipate arising in your project reflect your own way 
     of thinking... You determine which behaviours are observed
     and which you ignore... This knowledge is sometimes
     represented as being 'subjective'... It is important
     to articulate your own perspectives... this process of
     articulating your position will allow others to reflect 
     on alternative constructions (Costley et al, 2010).
Costley, Elliot and Gibbs 2010 support my concern for the reputation and relationships within my community of practice. This issue arose in my blog on Professional Ethics. It brings me to the conclusion that as I begin to design my inquiry care consideration must be given for the community being observed and their wishes and demands to be met at all times. This repeact for my research subjetcs could be the key to the quality of data they return back to me.

I want to conclude my summary with an article I found whilst courting some pieces of liteatrute ready for the next part. Director, Richard Eyre's comments gave great fule to ignite the fire within and provide the energy I need to continue with my inquiry, "Don’t for a moment think that these opportunities to communicate with people are going to be washed away... Our memory, our feelings, our sense of our own history - will become more to be valued, more to be cherished through the stories we tell each other when we’re together about what it is to be alive" (Elkin, S. 2010). Ethics is a broad subject, I've stopped and reflected, I can honestly say, I'm excited (glad) to be moving on. Next stop, tools for inquiry.


Costley et al, 2010. Doing work based Leraning: Approches to enquiry for insider researchers, Sage publications, London. Also availible online: http://lgdata.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/docs/566/537835/WBS3630_Costley_Doing_work_based_research.pdf Accessed [1/11/2012].

Elkin, S. 2010. The Stage: Education and Training Blog. [online] http://blogs.thestage.co.uk/education/2010/11/richard-eyre-president-of-rose-bruford-o/ Accessed [1/11/2012].