Research Jntk Educational Staff Flashcards
1
Q
Practical issues
A
Gaining access
- teachers have lack of time
- teachers need permission from managers
- senior staff subject to scrutiny - affect willingness to take part
- puts careers at risk
2
Q
Yeah thi also issues
A
- avoid assemblies - hard to get everyone to participate
3
Q
Theoretical issues
A
- when observed teachers may act unnaturally (Hawthorne affect)
- less valid
- teachers give cautious answers rather than express true opinions
- teachers hand picked to give a positive impression
- avoid classroom observation
