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Chapter 3 Data Collection Methods (Completion)
Chapter 3 Data Collection Methods (Completion)
The primary purpose of this action case study will be to explore the use of the
process of seeing pictures in the mind. This refers to all types of mental imaging or visual
imaging produced in the mind especially while one is busy reading a text (Tomlinson,
1997). Chapter 3 consists of a discussion of the research method for the study, the action
case study method, its appropriateness, and the research questions - the central question and
the sub-question.
Type of Study
beings understand, experience, interpret, and produce the social world. In this research an
action case study will be conducted. Action case study is a form of investigation designed
for and used by teachers to attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices in
their own classrooms. It involves systematic observations and data collection which can be
then used in reflection, decision making and the development of more effective classroom
which “reflects the potential for research to change organizations resulting in changes to the
social world” and case study which “reflects the necessity of weighing understanding gained
Action case study has been defined as a disciplined process of inquiry conducted by and
for those taking the action. The primary reason for engaging in this type of research is to
assist the “actor” in improving and/or refining his or her actions (Sagor, 2000). Thus, action
case study will be the most appropriate research design for this study, as it is more action
oriented in order to solve an immediate problem. This type of research will help us in
observing the problem and identifying the cause. Making possible for us to address the
This action case study will be conducted in a public school in San Pelayo, in the
department of Córdoba. The institution is located in the east of the municipality, with a
population of 700 students approximately where most of them come from the rural areas
around it, with a low socioeconomic status. This public institution offers education from
academic bachelor. Moreover, this institution offers educational programs and middle to
The sample for this study will be a group of 6 English teachers from high school, aged
between 30-60 years. Both gender (male and female) will be interviewed in this study.
These participants come from a Colombian ethnicity with Latin American customs and they
have a middle-socioeconomic status. The participants are graduated teachers who have a
large experience teaching this area in high school. The majority of them have been teaching
English for more than 6 years, they have faced the lack of motivation that the students have
in order to get hold of our research data. The data of this study will be collected through two
methods. “Observational research which is a social research technique that involves the
direct observation of phenomena in their natural setting” (n.d, 2022). And structured
are asked, with little or no variation and with no scope for follow-up questions to responses
Interview:
The purpose of the research interview is to explore the views, experiences, beliefs and/or
motivations of individuals on specific matters (eg factors that influence their attendance at
the dentist). Qualitative methods, such as interviews, are believed to provide a 'deeper'
already known about the study phenomenon or where detailed insights are required from
individual participants. They are also particularly appropriate for exploring sensitive topics,
where participants may not want to talk about such issues in a group environment.
Observations:
The observation method of data collection involves seeing people in a certain setting or
place at a specific time and day. Essentially, researchers study the behavior of the
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