Topic 2 - Education - The Research Context

Question 1

What are the 5 main groups and settings in education with distinctive characteristics which make them easy or difficult to study ?

Answer 1

1.Pupils
2.Teachers
3.Parents
4.Classrooms
5.Schools

Question 2

Researching Pupils - what did Hill find were the 3 major differences between studying young people and adults ?

Answer 2

-Power and Status
-Ability and Understanding
-Vulnerability

Question 3

Power and Status - what is the problem with the differences between the power and status of children compared to adults ?

Answer 3

-Children and Young people generally have less power and status than adults , this makes it difficult for them to state their attitudes and views openly , especially if they challenge those of adults