Using videotaped extracts of lessons during interviews to facilitate the eliciting of teachers' thinking. An example with music schoolteachers' perceptions of creativity

Odena, O. (2002) Using videotaped extracts of lessons during interviews to facilitate the eliciting of teachers' thinking. An example with music schoolteachers' perceptions of creativity. In: European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association (EERA), University of Lisbon, Portugal, 11-14 Sep 2002,

Abstract

This paper explores methodological issues regarding the eliciting of teachers' views regarding creativity, with particular reference to the use of videotaped extracts of lessons during in-depth semi-structured interviews. The paper draws on a doctoral study focussed on English music schoolteachers' perceptions of creativity. Various research designs and results from previous studies were examined and the implications highlighted (Odena, 2001a). A qualitative research design was piloted with three teachers and subsequently refined (Odena, 2001b). It was then used to allow six final participants to reflect on their own ideas. Between three to five hours of music lessons on composition and improvisation were observed and videotaped for each teacher. Final interviews with participants were transcribed and the process of analysis was assisted by a software package for qualitative research (i.e. NVivo). The study exemplified the complexities in defining the term ‘creativity’. It is suggested that the use of videotaped extracts of lessons for the purpose of discussion with participants during the interviews, proved beneficial in exploring the teachers' perceptions. This method may have relevance for both researchers and practitioners interested in teachers' attitudes.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Additional Information: This research was funded with a 'Batista i Roca' scholarship awarded by the Department of Universities, Research and the Information Society of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government)
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Odena, Professor Oscar
• Authors: Odena, O.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Robert Owen Centre
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2002 The Author
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