Researching Pupils

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What are the social classes of pupils?

  • Working Class

  • Middle Class

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What are the genders of pupils?

  • Male

  • Female

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What are the ethnic groups of pupils?

  • Chinese

  • Indian

  • Pakistani

  • Black-Caribbean

  • Black-African

  • White

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What are the practical issues with researching pupils?

  • Access- How are you going to get access to pupils?

  • Relationships- How might students perceive the researcher?

  • Time- How long will it take to complete the research?

  • Sample size- How many students will you need?

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What are the ethical issues with researching pupils?

  • Social sensitivity- What issues might be distressing for students?

  • Protection from harm- What methods might place students in psychological or physical harm?

  • Deception- What methods might create false relationships between pupils and researchers

  • Anonymity/confidentiality- How are you going to ensure pupils’ details remain safe?

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What are the theoretical issues with researching pupils?

  • Validity- How do you know students’ reactions are accurate?

  • Reliability- Are pupils’ actions likely to be repeated by others?

  • Value- How might the sociologist’s values influence their interactions with pupils?

  • Representativeness- With a diverse range of pupils are you likely to gain a representative sample?

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What methods should be used when researching pupils?

  • Unstructured Interviews- Establishing a rapport and probing deeper

  • Covert Observations- Seeing pupils’ reactions and behaviours first-hand

  • Questionnaires- Gaining a large sample of student opinions

  • Official Statistics- Analysing trends in achievement