Research in education: Sheduling an interview



Schedule of the interview

Duration


·          Arranging seating


5 min


·          Saying a few words about my research (intentions, personal interests, etc) and encouraging students to contribute to this.
·          Clarifying practical issues (who should speak and how)



5 min


·          Discussing about the educational process

-What do you think about the teaching/ learning process? What do you like or dislike?
-Do you have anything to suggest that would improve the learning process?


50 min

·          Break


5 min

·          Discussing about the subject

-What do you think about perspective drawing?  What do you like or dislike?
-What do you think will be the impact on your professional career and future studies


30 min

·          Reviewing /summarizing


5 min


·          Asking if someone wants to make additional comments


unknown


around
2 hr


Other organizational issues:
     - Students should express their opinion in turn
     - In order someone to intervene should raise his/her hand by saying his/her name.





Schedule of the research


Interview’s Timetable


11 April

Preparing the interview. Discussing with students about several details. Asking permissions and clarifying ethical issues. Arranging about recording.


18 April

Break


2 May


Contacting a two-hour interview

9 May

Discussing about the results with the group. Agreeing to focus on one issue. Discussing about possible amendments of the course


16 May

National strike /  the weekly course was cancelled


23 May

Incorporating the amendments to the typical course. The students should work in their homes


30 May

Last week / Giving questionnaires


5 May

Analyzing the results




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