[DTLLS]
Advantages:
• More sociable than a one-to-one interview• Raises unexpected issues for exploration• Low cost, can get results relatively quickly• Increases the sample size by talking with several
people at once
[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_group]
Disadvantages: • Less control than one-on-one interview• Time can be lost on irrelevant issues• Tough to analyse – talking is in reaction to other
group member comments• Groups are variable and may be difficult to
assemble• May be too few members for a representative
sample
[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_group]
Preparation:
• Ice breaker 1 question• Structure 2 • Process 2 • Outcome 3
Our Focus Group:
• Sample: 2 (male)• Setting: quiet classroom• Duration: 15 mins (approx.)
• Prepared questions: 8• Recording method: notes & debrief• Notes to include: body language
Results:
Structure (a): Is pace of topics ok?
• Variety can help, focus is appreciated• Discussion fosters inclusivity• Different ideas from different people
Structure (b): Topics build progressively?
• Not taken up by group
Process (a): Preferred delivery medium?
• Mixture is important• Prefer Powerpoint to be limited• An interesting aside about ppt v ohp
Process (b): Medium least liked?
• In moderation, all ok
Results:
Results:
Outcome (a): Does DTLLS inform your TP?
• Affirming, boosting confidence• Professionally, vocabulary is important• Enables discussion of concepts
Outcome (b): Do essays clarify & consolidate?
• Yes, more conscious of lesson design
Results:
Outcome (c): Is essay word limit ok?
• Encourages focus on topic• Boundary/guidance appreciated• Although restrictive, does stop waffle
Results:
Body Language Observation
• Normally video-recorded• Analysed carefully• We used hand-written notes & debrief
• Very relaxed (familiar participants)• Deferential, consultative, amiable• Consistent throughout
Micro Conclusions:
• High degree of satisfaction• Varied delivery is valued• Social aspect is valued• Topic progression may be undervalued
The Overall Experience:
• Even a small group was productive• Unexpected tangential results!• Real time observation of body language
was difficult, even with small group• Rapid execution & analysis• Our results completely text-based• No maths!
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