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CHRIS DANIELSMAYA IIDAETEC 601
Research Method:Observation
Consider This:
A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.
-Alexis Carrell
Roles of an Observer
Participant Observation Researcher is a genuine participant in the activity being studied.
Remote Observation Researcher observes out of sight of participants in the activity being studied.
Roles of an Observer
Active Participant Observer Researcher has an active role in activity being studied.
Must be aware not to get so involved that you forget to record observations.
Most common data collection method for teachers doing action research.
Roles of an Observer
Privileged, Active Observer Researcher has active role in activity being studied
Researcher is able to step back and record because not solely responsible for activity.
For teachers doing action research, this role type requires teachers to take time away from non teaching activities.
Roles of an Observer
Passive Observer Researcher does not have an active role in activity being studied.
Provides new perspective on activity.
Field Notes
Observe and record everything you can Unsure of what you want to attune to
Observe and look for nothing in particular Familiar setting, what makes this activity run smoothly
Observe and look for paradoxes Look for disruptions and unexpected responses
Case Study 1
Birmingham, Mary. (2001) How Do we Teach Students With High Impulsivity and Anxiety to Improve in the Area of Self
Regulation? http://oldweb.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car/abstracts/29.pdf
1. Researchers observed students pre-instruction to classify the target group
2. Observational data that was collected helped researchers create questions to guide instruction and to discover what each student required.
3. Observation served as a final assessment of effectiveness that the instruction
Case Study 2
Seelman, Carrie. (2002). Moving Out of Chaos: A Reading Workshop Approach. http://oldweb.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car/abstracts/
372.pdf
1. Observation used to log the pre and post implementation of Readers workshop
2. Comparison observation is utilized
3. Observation used as formative assessment.
Reading workshop!
Do’s and Don’ts for Observation
Pre-Observation:DO
1. Analyze and select appropriate participants
2. Research classroom organization and structure
3. Prepare open ended questions
4. Think about what you want to learn from the observation
Analyze Target Audience
Do’s and Don’ts for Observation
Pre-Observation:DON’T
1. Have a predetermined outcome from the observation
2. Encourage students to behave irregularly
3. Plan too casually
Do’s and Don’ts for Observation
During Observation: DO
1. Encourage students to think out loud
2. Utilize all senses in observing
3. Remain mobile throughout the observation
4. Keep a log or complete an observation guide
5. Be consistent with time day and duration of observation
Do’s and Don’ts for Observation
During ObservationDON’T
1. Overly help or prompt students
2. Infer ideas based on observation
3. Censor what you write down
4. Observe too narrowly
Narrow Observation
Resources
Mills E. Geoffrey (copyright 2011) Action research –A Guide for the Teacher Researcher. Fourth Edition. pg 70-78.
http://oldweb.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car/carhomepage.html
http://www.humboldt.edu/~tha1/observ.html
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyYouth/evaluation/pdf/brief16.pdf
http://oldweb.madison.k12.wi.us/sod/car/search.cgi
Mahalo!
Any Questions?