The Research Context

Question 1

What are the 5 research characteristics

Answer 1

Pupils
Teachers
Parents
Classrooms
Schools

Question 2

Hill- 3 major differences between studying young people and adults

Answer 2

Power and status
Ability and understanding
Vulnerability

Question 3

Hill- differences of power and status for pupils

Answer 3

More difficult to state their views and attitudes openly, especially if they challenge those of adults
-hierarchical institutions eg schools teachers have higher status and power than pupils
-can use this power to influence which children are chosen for research
-formal research methods tend to reinforce power differences
Pupils attitudes can affect research (eg if they resent teachers power)

Question 4

Hill- differences in ability and understanding for pupils

Answer 4

Vocab, thinking skills and confidence more limited. Needs to take care in how they word questions, more difficult to gain consent
-require more time to understand questions
Memory less developed so may not be able to recall in detail relevant material
Pupils are all different. (Ethnicity, gender)

Question 5

Hill- vulnerability and ethical issues in studying pupils

Answer 5

More vulnerable to physical and psychological harm so should consider if participation is necessary or beneficial. Personal data should not be kept unless vital.
More gatekeepers so difficult to carry out

Question 6

Laws and guidelines when studying pupils

Answer 6

Safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006- vetting and barring scheme on adults. DBS checks.
Compulsory schooling- know where to find target group but not true during holiday times or for anti- school pupils