Last night I finally managed to catch up and have a chat with Paula.
I don't know if anyone else has the same issue of being so busy you forget what day, week, month, time or year it is? well that is how I am currently feeling at the moment. However my Easter break is upon me, which is why my main focus has been completing my research before my holidays, as after Monday, I am then done for a month!!!! which is AMAZING for me, but not so good for research purposes! So it has been all systems go observing/interviewing/focus grouping!
I managed to discuss a couple of interesting points with Paula last night. One thing that we discussed was "discussion" Throughout this process I have managed to have a few really nice discussions without really realising! Just about things such as the environment for play, and sparking up discussions about creating the right environment for play, and how these discussions then begin to develop and flourish for one of a better word. From these discussions, I have been able to delve deeper into my topic.
A discussion that I also had with Paula last night was the unpredictability of children! I had my focus group today as part of my research, and it was so interesting some of the things that they came out with! (some of it quite comical, but ever the professional trying to keep a straight face!) but they also came out with some really interesting points! (blog to follow later on tomorrow)
Anyway, I feel that I am quite on top of everything at the moment and really enjoying my literature reading, ( again blog to follow)
I would be interested to hear how people are getting on with analysing their data that they have received. I have not yet tackled this, and feel that it maybe a sticking point for me, however after having a chat with Paula last night, I think I am just going to get stuck in - give it a go and see how I get on.
Thanks Laura - use the data publicly that is appropriate form the focus group - so the data cannot be tracked - honesty is unexpected sometimes - sounds useful though in looking at the ideas from differing perspectives. Maybe go over the data with your colleague as well - what will you take away from the session?
ReplyDeleteThe varied responses were fascinating - especially from different cultures! It is clear that students clearly remember the element of fun and play in their early education, even if they don't really realise this is what it is!
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