Educational Research Methods
Educational Research Methods
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Good practice in interviewing
Important things to consider if using interviews
There are a number of practical issues to consider in being a good research interviewer
Before the interview: consider what you need to plan in advance.
At the start of the interview: brief and prepare your participant
During the interview:
Pacing: do not rush through the questions
Listening: do not do too much of the talking
Build validity checks into your interview
At the close of the interview: thank and debrief your participant
This is a personal site of Keith S. Taber to support teaching of educational research methods.
(Dr Keith Taber is Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.)