Methods in Education Flashcards

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Who is a gatekeeper in school research?

A person who controls access to pupils or data, such as the head teacher.

Why might a researcher need parental consent to study pupils?

Because pupils are children, so parents or carers must agree to their participation.

What is a sampling frame in a school?

A list you can sample from, like class registers or the school roll.

Give one advantage of using questionnaires with pupils.

They are quick and can reach many pupils at once.

Give one problem of using questionnaires with pupils.

Some pupils may not understand the questions or may not take them seriously.

Why can interviews with pupils produce socially desirable answers?

Pupils may try to please the adult or avoid getting into trouble.

What is the Hawthorne effect in classroom observation?

Pupils change their behaviour because they know they are being watched.

Why is covert observation rarely used in schools?

It lacks consent and breaks safeguarding rules, so it is unethical.

Name one official statistic used in education research.

Exam results, such as GCSE grades.

Why might research in one school not be representative?

One school may not reflect other types of schools or pupils.

How can the school timetable affect research?

It limits when lessons can be studied and may clash with exams or breaks.

What is a DBS check and why is it needed for school research?

A safety check on adults to protect children; schools often require it before access.