I am beginning to code the information that has been submitted for my research project. Before I address the coding, I must address how frustrating the process of actually receiving the articles and other writing pieces from my participants has been. Knight (2007) speaks on behavior within the classroom, "Learning how to manage student behavior in the classroom is one of the most challenging an important skills teachers need to master," (p.142). My experience in constantly reminding my participants and waiting for them to turn in their articles definitely connects to Knight's (2007) statement. The question is, how to go about addressing the issue. This is a research project, but it is also a great opportunity for students who may not otherwise have a platform like a school newspaper to voice their opinions, thoughts, and ideas. Suggestions and ideas are welcome!
Moving on to coding the information, taking Dr. Professor's (pseudonym) advice, I have begun the initial stages of coding, reflecting on the "-ing" of each article, so what are the participants doing? My findings are listed below:
Participant J
- Informing
- Listing
- Speaking
- Illustrating
Participant K
- Relating
- Inquiring
- Empathy
- Informing
- Quoting
- Interviewing
Participant C
- Informing
- Quoting
- Interviewing
Overall, these three participants (I'm still waiting on the other three participants' articles) are all:
- Informing
- Interviewing to get the information
I know you have had a time getting the students to turn back in their writing pieces. I’m sure this is a challenge that you never expected before beginning the research project. It’s like you need some way to hold them accountable. What would be nice is if there was time in the school day where they could write their articles at school. That way you would know they would have their articles ready for you. I like that you looked for the “-ing” when coding. I need to look for that in my interview transcripts as well. I hope the others turn in their articles soon!
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