Qualitative Research Methods: Non-Participant Observation - Francis Flashcards
What did Francis record?
The behaviour of pupils in the classroom
Name 2 gatekeepers Francis went through to gain access to the students
Head teachers and parents
How many schools did Francis observe?
3
What were students asked by Francis?
Their opinions and intepretations of interactions
How many classes were observed in total throughout the 3 schools?
12
What sets were picked for interactions to be observed with?
The top set and the lowest set
What did the class teachers do with Francis’ presence in the room?
They explained why she was there
Was Francis’ study a social survey?
Yes
What was a benefit in terms of time taken to do this research?
As everyone was together in the classroom, it could be done quicker
What was a limitation of the short amount of time spent in the class?
It meant she did not get a wider range of interactions
What was a limitation in terms of noise in the classes?
The classes were usually loud so she could not hear interactions well
What did Francis find with boys? Why?
They got more attention from teachers than girls but this was due to negative behaviour
