Task: provide ideas for why each is important. by Fangfang Hong https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0 Three issues in observational methods en-us 2022-03-10 12:51:22 UTC 2026-03-16 01:34:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f603.png The observed may change their real behaviour and act differently https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090340561 2022-03-11 12:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090340561 Observation changes the observed mewssrjf https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090340882 If Paul observes Richard teach, Richard may wear a tie to appear smarter ! (like Paul)]]> 2022-03-11 12:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090340882 If the observation affects behavior of the observed, the observation you get may be distracted. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341040 2022-03-11 12:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341040 In the case of classroom observations, learners may change their behavior- they may talk more or less. They might act differently. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341049 2022-03-11 12:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341049 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341486 The students' behaviour might be at their best form and the observer might not able to get the most accurate observation results as usual.]]> 2022-03-11 12:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341486 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341866 Collect inaccurate results]]> 2022-03-11 12:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341866 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341923 Both T and Ss will be more engaged in the class.

]]> 2022-03-11 12:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090341923 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342342 Observed learners can feel more motivated]]> 2022-03-11 12:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342342 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342402 1) monitor/regulate the observed to behave more conscientious
2)the behaviour would be more active]]> 2022-03-11 12:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342402 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342642 Teacher may get nervous and can not handle some emergencies ]]> 2022-03-11 12:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342642 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342661 The observers may affect the teacher and ss’ behavior. Maybe it’s different from their real class]]> 2022-03-11 12:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342661 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342954 reflection]]> 2022-03-11 12:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090342954 Hawthorne Effect https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343099 people who are being observed might change their behavior if they are aware that theyre being observed.]]> 2022-03-11 12:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343099 the results may not be accurate https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343352 2022-03-11 12:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343352 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343379 The observer may not notice everything

]]> 2022-03-11 12:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343379 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343848 Both the observed teacher and students may become to some extend nervous, resulting to their unnatural behaviours, like students trying to be active and please the teacher.]]> 2022-03-11 12:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343848 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343946 Have Qs and comments. Reflection on the obserer's own teaching.]]> 2022-03-11 12:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090343946 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344029 May answer the observer’s questions ]]> 2022-03-11 12:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344029 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344142 The people being observed may act differently when they're being observed. How to enable them to behave naturally is very important.]]> 2022-03-11 12:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344142 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344782 observer may be restricted by their own knowledge frame]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344782 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344964 1) be more aware of the behaviours
2) act as a researcher, reflect the behaviours; connect the present behaviours with the past ones]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090344964 guliangdss https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345256 Howthorne effect to change the ecological affordances of the classroom. e.g. the space of the classroom, the seat settings, physical and psychological burden to teachers and students, the teaching instructions delivered by teachers, students' behaviours in classroom, as well as students' motivation and focus.]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345256 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345285 If they properly informed those who are being observed the purpose of the observation.]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345285 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345294 The classroom setting is not authentic enough. It seems that everyone in class make some preparation ahead of time.]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345294 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345325 Not to interfere the teaching and learning process although it is tempting to do so in order to get the desired results.]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345325 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345398 Still some drawbacks:eg. cannot observe everything ]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345398 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345557 May get inaccurate information about the class which is different from the normal daily performance ]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345557 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345613 1. The observed might be cautious and careful about their actions when being observed
2. They might purposefully behave the way totally different from their daily actions]]> 2022-03-11 12:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345613 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345918 if the observer is involved there may be some breach in terms of ethics]]> 2022-03-11 12:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345918 students perform less well mewssrjf https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345949 students may be stressed by the observer presence and their earning may be compromised]]> 2022-03-11 12:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345949 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345953 He may change his previous expectations or thoughts.]]> 2022-03-11 12:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090345953 Influences of personal beliefs https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346298 2022-03-11 12:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346298 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346346 It may ignore the possibility of thought processing occuring in the mind.]]> 2022-03-11 12:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346346 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346371 Observer should not interrupt and affect the class ]]> 2022-03-11 12:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346371 The observer is looking at the event or thing through their lens and different observers may see and interpret different things. https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346733 2022-03-11 12:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090346733 https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090349384 Q: when doing the observation, can the researcher have a sense or assumption of what may happen or just come with a blank mind and see what will happen

]]> 2022-03-11 12:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090349384 non-judgemental stance https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090350044 2022-03-11 12:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090350044 guliangdss https://padlet.com/fangfanghong/oku4n2k049pjlyk0/wish/2090350476 observer's perception might be influenced by the acting behaviors of Ss and T

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