Mind map
People/Groups
Mind map: People and groups in school research
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People/Groups
Governors
Teachers
Pupils
Parents
The authority structure may affect answers; head's may allocate "better" teachers for research
Teachers may act differently in the staff room for example, impressoin management
Pupil subcultures (detachment and objectivity) may repuls/attract researchers
Some data may be restrited due to confidentiality which would be deemed unethical to share
Gatekeeprs means they control the access of researchers
Their personal characteristics may influence research
Peer groups may influence bias answers and create peer pressure
Ethics may prevent research from being allowed. The participants may be more vulnerable so they can't give informed consent
The time may affect research, pupils may be on holiday or the teachers may be in meetings/training days