For
teachers, data gathering will include classroom observation
(2 x 40 mins or equivalent is recommended).
Besides
observation instruments the second most common way of collecting data is through
interviews. However
it is not recommended that you agree to interview more than 5 - 6 people,
because of the time commitment involved.
Observation
instruments and / or interview questions should be agreed during the initial
meeting.
Observation
and Data Gathering
- Agree
with your reviewee where you will be located in the classroom or meeting
for the observation.
- Confirm
that the instrument is as agreed at the initial meeting.
- After
the observation check that the reviewee is happy for you to make a copy
of the data to facilitate discussion at the Review Meeting.
- Give
the original copy to the Reviewee as soon as possible after the observation
- ownership of the data is with them.
- When
collecting interview data:
- give
the questions to interviewees in advance of talking with them.
- emphasise
that they do not have to give data - this is voluntary.
- ask
them to check through and sign the data that you have collected - they
should be invited to amend what you have recorded before they sign it
if they so wish
