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The AfriChild CentreThe principles, safeguards and review processes that keep children safe and respected in research.
6 modules · 9 lessons · 1 final test · 1 certificate
This course is developed and delivered by The AfriChild Centre, drawing on its research and practice in child wellbeing and protection across the region.
A grounding in research ethics when children are involved — the core principles (beneficence, do no harm, justice, respect), children's evolving capacity, ethical review and approval, confidentiality and data protection, and how to weigh risks and benefits. For researchers, students, assistants and partners.
Research Methods & EthicsThe AfriChild CentreA practical introduction to research methods for studying children and young people: framing a research question, choosing qualitative vs quantitative approaches, common child-friendly methods, sampling, validity and reliability, and avoiding bias. For researchers, students and programme staff.
Research Methods & EthicsThe AfriChild CentreA focused course on consent and assent when research or services involve children: what informed consent requires, the difference between consent and a child's assent, capacity and evolving autonomy, avoiding coercion, and consent as an ongoing process. For researchers, practitioners and students.
The AfriChild CentreHow to build safeguarding into research and fieldwork: safe conduct and boundaries with children, handling distress and disclosures during data collection, referral pathways, data and image safety, and looking after field teams. For field researchers, enumerators, and programme staff.