Methodology Section sample

Introduction

The literature review relevant to this topic was given in the preceding chapter. The goal

of this qualitative research is to determine how to evaluate and analyze the influence of parents

on children's academic performance and educational process. The study methodology is

presented and explained in this part, which explains why specific techniques will be used to

gather data and how it will be obtained, as well as the exact dates of data collection and

processes.

Research Design

This study will be conducted using a qualitative research approach. Our design offers

several characteristics that make it appealing and ideal for this study. “It provides a unique

example of real people in real situations, enabling readers to understand ideas more clearly than

simply by presenting them with abstract theories or principles” according to one of them. (Cohen

et al., 2007, p. 253).

Our best-laid intentions are thwarted by the realities on the ground. Qualitative research

is characterized by flexible rather than rigid designs (Robson, 2011), as well as inductive rather

than sequential rather than generated from an initial choice. "Research design should be a

reflexive process occurring through every step of a project" in a qualitative study (Hammersley

& Atkinson, 1995). Collecting and evaluating data, creating and updating theory, expanding or

narrowing research questions, and recognizing and resolving validity concerns are frequently all

happening at the same time, each impacting the others. Because there isn't an unvarying order in

which the different tasks or components must be arranged, nor a linear relationship among the

components of a design, this process can't be adequately represented by a choice from a prior

menu or by a linear model, even one that allows multiple cycles. In qualitative research, there
isn't an unvarying order in which the different tasks or components must be arranged, nor a linear

relationship among the components of a design (Maxwell, 2013).

Research Site

As stated in the issue description, the primary emphasis of this study is on the impact of

ancestors on children's academic achievement and the manner in which they obtain and analyze

knowledge in class. The data will be collected in the NIS Kostanay area.

The research was done at the school where I am a direct student. First and foremost, the

research was done among students in the eleventh and twelfth grades, which are the most similar

and have greater familiarity with the learning process. Further down the path, there were classes

of the ninth and tenth parallel, which are not average in number but are neither better nor worse

than the older or younger classes in terms of experience. Finally, the most recent classes were the

youngest. They are the most abundant parallels, expanding the scope of the research.

Furthermore, because kids have the least experience with the learning process, many of them

rely on their parents to assist them in comprehending knowledge.

Research Sample

Because all pupils at the school will not be able to participate in this survey, a sample

from each class is required. For this investigation, a specific sample will be chosen. This sample

is a good category since it may help you comprehend the present situation better (Cohen et al.,

2007). For this study, a total of 50 students were interviewed. Students from all grades and ages

took part in the activity. In consideration of gender, I will select both male and female subjects

for my study. As a result, individuals with various traits had differing perspectives on this

qualitative study.

Data Collection Instruments

by the researcher as data gathering strategies. The goal of such tools is for pupils to have a

comprehensive awareness of contemporary educational issues.

Semi-structured interviews are the primary tool for this study since they allow for the

collection of trustworthy data while allowing respondents to express themselves in a relaxed

environment. It will also allow the interviewer to be more flexible and offer follow-up questions

that will assist to add intriguing and surprising facts. It is also feasible to prepare for the

interview and test the questions with someone else before conducting the real data gathering

interviews. However, one of its drawbacks might be the amount of expertise necessary to sustain

the qualitative interview process, such as the significance of listening and the creation of a

welcome environment for interviewees. In all, the researcher will conduct eight separate semi-

structured interviews in Russian, each lasting no more than 30 minutes.

Another data collection tool will be several lesson observations, which will be conducted

in this study to gain insight into the school and lesson context, as well as the interaction and

activities used by the teacher in the lesson, especially for those with less experience in the

educational process. One of the drawbacks is that during class observation, teachers and students

may alter their conduct due to the presence of the observer (Cohen et al., 2007). As a result, it's

critical to reassure all stakeholders about the assessment methodology I'll be using, which will

neither measure nor decide instructors' teaching quality nor student performance.

Data Collection Procedures

The data will be collected in April 2022. Before signing the informed consent form, each

student will have the opportunity to review it. All interviews will take place during the

respondents' leisure time at school. Because the researcher feels more comfortable doing an

interview in Russian, it will be conducted in that language. As soon as the respondents grant
their approval to record the interview and sign the consent form, the researcher will utilize a

mobile phone during the interview.

Following the interviews, selected participants will be observed in class. Finally, the

researcher will concentrate on analyzing school reports, lesson plans, and topic programs

independently. In general, data gathering will focus on fewer students, but owing to the

numerous data types covered, the information will be thorough and extensive.

Conclusion

This chapter's primary goal is to give information on research methods, including design,

sampling, site selection, research instruments, and data processing procedures. It also explains

why the methodologies used in this study were chosen and how they connect to the research

goal. This study uses a qualitative multiple case study approach. The data analysis and

conclusions will be described in the next chapter.