Data Analysis
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After receiving some feedback from one of my peers, I have learned that some of the data that I have received in my case study (see previous blogs for clarity) confirms much of the research that I discovered from my secondary sources. I have found that there is a disconnect between the student and the teacher. High risk students lack class engagement because teacher's do not always use methods that are appropriate for the student. The students, consequently, may lack the motivation and interest. I think that my case study needs to be extended over years and years of study. It is difficult to see the connection between mothods, student interest and results in such a short period of time. Instead of focusing on the product (testing) of the instructional methods, I think I will need to focus more on the development of student mtivation and whether it is intrinsically or extrisically placed.
posted by jtwrig @ 2:14 PM
2 Comments:
This is interesting stuff. The idea ofteachers doing research to find out what works best with different groups of students is really creative; instead of blaming the student for not being engaged a focus is placed on a place where change can happen. I guess student motivation is a very complex area of study as well. But I guess we must remember that in most cases for students below school leaving age they don't haave a choice of being in the classroom whereas the teacher does.
I think that you are definately on the right track! I agree that we needed more time to research, but what can you do?! I think that with the little time that we had to gather research you have done a great job, and your conclusions were interesting. I think that keeping kids engaged is a huge problem, and something that I am nervous about! Great job!!
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