Developing a research instrument for learner-centered classroom observations
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Date
2008
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Publisher
African Minds
Abstract
Although most researchers prefer to adapt or modify existing instruments
that relate to their field of interest, t11e exercise still remains overwhelming
and cumbersome. But, occasionally, a need arises for creating a new
instrument for a specific purpose. Tllis chapter shows that the process
of designing and constructing a research instrument can be challenging
and frustrating. The chapter also focuses on some of the significant
personal experiences of tile lead author's struggle and long journey in the
construction of a research instrument for her thesis on learner-centred
education in Namibian schools. The main objective for the chapter
is to provide some advice to the reader, and especially to an emerging
researcher, about the challenges of designing a new research instrumenL
Considerations about how and why certain decisions have to be made at
certain stages become important matters for discussion.
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Keywords
Developing, Learner-Centred, Instrument, Observations, Classroom
Citation
Kapenda, H. M. 2008. Developing a Research Instrument for Learner-Centred Classroom Observations: A Namibian Experience.Somerset West: African Minds; 3-18.