Researching Classrooms

Researching Classrooms

1. Classrooms are very controlled environments. With access controlled by those in power. Students don't have this in other aspects of their lives.

   • This could mean the observations of the researcher doesn't accurately reflect the feelings of pupils

2. Due to the small number of social roles (teacher and pupil), the interaction is simple and straightforward

3. Gatekeepers

   • Classroom access is restricted by teachers, headteachers and child protection laws

4. Peer Groups

   • The responses of pupils may be heavily influenced by their peers. This can be reduced with supervision