Assignment 3 | Research Reflection Memo A: Observations
Conduct qualitative data gathering loosely related to the Final Research Proposal topic on an educational setting. Observe a potential learning activity, carefully separating your detailed observational notes from your interpretations.
In great detail, describe what was going on in this situation.
From your interpretation, to what extent was learning taking place? Some examples could be:
1) formal site: school or school classroom;
2) informal site: watching an adult teach a child how to cook, clap, etc. or observing a family member or friend describe the details of their life to someone else; or
3) nonformal site: activities at a community organization.
Prior to the observation session, develop an observation protocol. Students are required to conduct a total of two observation sessions. Observation sessions should be approximately one hour.
During the observation, students will take observational notes guided by your observation protocol.
After completing observation activities, write a 2-page reflection memo regarding their experiences and what you have learned, both in terms of content and in terms of practicing observational methods.
