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appropriate recording equipment, if needed. For observations, have
notepads or devices ready
3. Design the Questions

Clear and Concise Questions: Ensure your questions are easy to
understand and free of ambiguity.
Mix Question Types: Combine various question types, including open-
ended, multiple-choice, and scaled questions, to capture a broad range
of perspectives.
Logical Question Sequence: Arrange questions in a logical order,
progressing from general to more specific inquiries.

4. Ethics and Consent
Obtain Required Permissions: If conducting observations or interviews
within an educational institution, make sure you have the necessary
permissions.
Ensure Confidentiality: Assure participants that their responses or
behavior will remain confidential, and their identities will be protected.

5. Conducting Observations or Interviews
For Observations: Act as an objective observer, paying attention to
various learning behaviors, interactions, and patterns.
For Interviews: Schedule interviews with participants. Create a
comfortable environment that encourages open sharing.

6. Data Collection
Observations: Take detailed notes during the observation process,
recording relevant observations and interactions.
Interviews: Either take comprehensive notes during the interviews or
record them for transcription and analysis later.

7. Data Analysis
Observation Data: Review and analyze your observation notes, looking
for consistent patterns and behaviors.
Interview Transcription: If applicable, transcribe recorded interviews and
identify recurring themes or insights.

8. Identifying Learning Needs
Analyze Patterns: Examine the collected data to identify common
learning preferences, challenges, and suggestions among the
participants.
Emphasize Insights: Focus on insights that could lead to meaningful
changes in teaching methods or curriculum adjustments.

9. Synthesize Findings
Create a Comprehensive Report: Summarize the key findings in a well-
structured report.