Research characteristics Flashcards
What are the five main groups and settings in education that may affect research?
Pupils, Teachers, Parents, Classrooms, Schools
What are key considerations when researching pupils?
Power and status, ability and understanding, vulnerability and ethical issues, laws and guidelines.
How does power and status affect research with pupils?
Children generally have less power and status than adults, making it difficult for them to express their views openly.
What ethical issues should be considered when researching pupils?
Researchers should consider the necessity of participation, potential benefits, and the risk of harm.
What laws and guidelines must researchers follow when studying pupils?
Child protection laws such as the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 require DBS checks for researchers.
What are the considerations when researching teachers?
Power and status, impression management.
How does power and status affect teachers in research?
Teachers have more power due to their age and responsibilities, which can influence the research environment.
What is impression management in the context of teachers?
Teachers may manipulate how they are perceived, making it challenging for researchers to see their true behavior.
What are the considerations when researching classrooms?
General considerations and peer groups.
Why is the classroom considered a controlled setting for research?
The teacher controls various aspects of the classroom, which may not reflect true opinions and feelings.
How do peer groups affect research in classrooms?
Peer pressure may influence how students respond, potentially hiding their true attitudes.
What are the considerations when researching schools?
Schools’ own data, gatekeepers
What challenges do researchers face with schools’ own data?
School records may be confidential or falsified to maintain a positive image.
Who are gatekeepers in the context of school research?
Head teachers and governors who can refuse access to researchers.
What are the considerations when researching parents?
General considerations and access to parents.
How can parents influence education?
Through their child-rearing practices and involvement in school activities.
What challenges do researchers face in accessing parents?
Parents are often located outside of school, making them harder to contact for research.
