CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR
OBSERVATION/PARTICIPATION/RESEARCH
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Welcome to the CDC! You are a guest of the children, teachers, and families. In order to
insure confidentiality for all, university students, as well as visitors, must comply with the
following rules:
1) All observations are confidential information. No REAL NAMES or ROOM
NUMBERS (or any other information which would make known the identity of
the observed) may be used in either written or oral reports, class discussions, or
informal conversations outside of the school classroom to which you have been
assigned. You may use pseudonyms and the ages and gender of the children in
class assignments and class discussions, providing you do so in a manner
respectful of those observed.
2) Photos are strictly prohibited. An exception is made when it is part of a class
assignment and the teacher, parent and director have granted permission in
writing. Posting of photos or any other documentation of your observation on
ANY website or other public or private communication without the consent of the
school director is strictly prohibited.
3) Adherence to the policies for use of the observations booths (found on the wall in
the booths) is also required.
Failure to comply with the above rules is a violation of university policy and may result
in disciplinary action. Failure to adhere to these confidentiality rules may also constitute
a violation of state and federal law.
I have read and agree to adhere to the above rules.
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Name
1/2011 Bersani
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Date