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4.4.2 Data collection
The following table provides a summary ofthe data collection with regard to the core
group ofseven participating teachers:
Table 4.3: Summary of data collection
Type of data Nature of data collection instrument
Researcher's reflective journal Regular (weekly), informal writings documenting
interactions with teachers and principals, school
visits and workshop observations
Initial Interview Semi-structured interview (approximately 25 - 30
minutes)
Interviews were tape-recorded and interview notes
were taken.
All interviews fully transcribed
(January - March 2003)
First Classroom Practice A semi-structured observation schedule was used
Observation to guide lesson observations.
Critical incidents identified and discussed with
Reflection on observation teachers
reports (Duration oflessons: ± 60 minutes)
(February - May 2003)
Second Classroom Practice A semi-structured observation schedule was used
Observation to guide lesson observations.
Critical incidents identified and discussed with
Reflection on observation teachers
reports Two consecutive lessons observed
(Duration oflessons: ± 100 minutes in total)
Video footage capturing classroom interactions
(One video taped lesson ofone and activities
consenting teacher) October - November 2003
End ofproject interview Semi-structured interview (approximately 30 - 40
minutes)
Interviews were tape-recorded and interview notes
were taken.
All interviews fully transcribed
(December 2003 - January 2004)
Workshop Observation Reports Observation and transcription ofvideo data
(Monthly)
Independent Observer Reports Observation reports of6 independent observers
(workshops) plus supervisor (October 2004)
Other data sources Worksheets and workbooks compiled by teachers,
teachers' lesson preparation files, pupils' books,
tests and examinations
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