Topic 2 - Education: the research context

Topic 2 - Education: the research context

1. Research characteristics

   • Researching pupils
     • Malcolm suggests that there are three major differences between studying young people and studying adults:
       • Power and status - Children have less power and status than adults. Schools are hierarchical institutions that give teachers higher status and power over pupils.. Teachers may sometimes be able to use this power to influence which pupils are selected for research.