education as a research context

Question 1

problems with researching pupils

Answer 1

• vulnerable group (age) so ethics e.g. informed consent from parent or guardian
• validity e.g. child with anti school subculture may see researcher as a teacher so may reject research
• may be difficult to study some pupils e.g. truancy
• language must suit pupils so they can understand
• practical and conveniantely studied at same place same time