Data is collected. Now it is time for the next step in the process of my action research project. I think I can... I think I can... These are the words I keep repeating to myself when beginning the coding process. I have so much data to go through and begin post-it noting. Overwhelmed? Yes! But I know that once I get going, it will all make more sense and I will get faster at it. My goal is to use one post-it note color for each student so I can keep them separate. I will go through all of their daily responses in the RRJs and make note of what I notice (topic, emotional involvement, length, book type, etc.). I will use my field note observations and interviews to help triangulate my findings. Ready, Set, Code!
I also think I will do a little something special for my 4 participants... maybe have lunch with them and bring a special treat to thank them for being my helpers. This will also be my last chance to get any final information/ thoughts down that the students have.
I think the post-it color idea is great! It will be easier to keep them separate in your mind that way as you code your data. I ended up doing my last interviews in groups instead of one on one and I had them come back to the classroom for lunch. It was much better that way than individually. I'm sure you'll get a lot of good information from having lunch with them. You might think of taping it just to remember everything they've said!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome and YES YOU CAN!!!! Good luck with the coding. You will get it! I think the post-it color idea is super smart too! We all love being organized! :)
ReplyDeleteI also love your idea of having lunch with your special helpers. I may try to do that too!