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<noinclude>{{RECOUP_header|Semi-structured_interviews}}</noinclude>{{ | <noinclude>{{RECOUP_header|Semi-structured_interviews}}</noinclude> | ||
|title= Semi-structured | {{Template:RECOUP/Shortheader|title= Semi-structured interviews}} | ||
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==Brief introduction to the purpose and role of individual interviews== | ==Brief introduction to the purpose and role of individual interviews== | ||
'''Time:''' 20 minutes | '''Time:''' 20-30 minutes | ||
'''Objectives:''' | '''Objectives:''' | ||
To provide a brief overview of: | To provide a brief overview of: | ||
*Semi- structured interviews: the purpose and role of interviews | *Semi-structured interviews: the purpose and role of interviews in social research | ||
*Different types of interviews (facilitators might wish to focus specifically on the reason why interviews are being undertaken in their project) | *Different types of interviews (facilitators might wish to focus specifically on the reason why interviews are being undertaken in their project) | ||
'''Preparation:''' | '''Preparation:''' | ||
* | * Presentation on {{Template:RECOUP/PRA|introduction to interviews}} as a supporting guide | ||
* Flip charts | * Flip charts | ||
'''Process:''' | '''Process:''' | ||
Begin by asking the participants to brainstorm the reasons they think that interviews are a good tool for data collection and list the points on a flip chart. The | Begin by asking the participants to brainstorm the reasons they think that interviews are a good tool for data collection and list the points on a flip chart. The presentation on {{Template:RECOUP/PR|introduction to interviews}} provides some examples from participants in other workshops, which can be added to the list generated. | ||
To make participants think more critically about interviews, you can ask them to think about difference between a research interview and an interrogation carried out by the police (another type of interview). Here issues of rapport, trust, purpose will come to the forefront. | To make participants think more critically about interviews, you can ask them to think about difference between a research interview and an interrogation carried out by the police (another type of interview). Here issues of rapport, trust, purpose will come to the forefront. | ||
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There are THREE tasks for this session which takes participants through making a topic guide to designing an interview schedule. | There are THREE tasks for this session which takes participants through making a topic guide to designing an interview schedule. | ||
===''' | ==='''Making a topic guide'''=== | ||
[[Image:RECOUP_Example of a topic guide produced through a group discussion.png|thumb|150px|Topic guide]] | |||
'''Time:''' 25 minutes | '''Time:''' 25-35 minutes | ||
Introduce the topic of dental health and set the scenario for the whole group. | Introduce the topic of dental health and set the scenario for the whole group. | ||
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Then put the topics in order on a list with numbered items and discuss the order of the topics (general to specific or vice versa – controversial or sensitive topics) | Then put the topics in order on a list with numbered items and discuss the order of the topics (general to specific or vice versa – controversial or sensitive topics) | ||
Here is an | Here is an {{Template:RECOUP/HOA|example of a topic guide produced through a group discussion}}. You may wish to produce this as a handout. | ||
=== | ===Different types of questions and the use of prompts and probes=== | ||
'''Time:''' 30 minutes | '''Time:''' 30-40 minutes | ||
'''Process:''' | '''Process:''' | ||
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*Double barrelled (often used, but should be avoided) | *Double barrelled (often used, but should be avoided) | ||
Additionally, using the handout on ' | Additionally, using the handout on '{{Template:RECOUP/HO|Questions to be avoided}}' which has been provided as a framework, discuss with the participants the kind of questions which should be avoided in an interview. This can be done in a vibrant and engaging manner by involving the whole group in brainstorming such questions. | ||
The handout for | The handout for {{Template:RECOUP/HO|prompts and probes}} can be used to stimulate discussion on their function and importance in interviews | ||
=== | ===Designing interview questions=== | ||
[[Image:RECOUP_Figural representation.png|thumb|150px|Designing a schedule]] | |||
'''Time:''' 35 minutes | '''Time:''' 35-45 minutes | ||
'''Process:''' | '''Process:''' | ||
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Bring the groups together and ask them to present their schedule to the whole group. Invite questions and comments. Encourage participants to recognise that in a semi-structured interview the schedule is a guide and hence there is a great degree of flexibility. The appropriate use of prompts and probes is therefore very important. You can map out the process of constructing an interview schedule on a flip chart to help participants recognise the | Bring the groups together and ask them to present their schedule to the whole group. Invite questions and comments. Encourage participants to recognise that in a semi-structured interview the schedule is a guide and hence there is a great degree of flexibility. The appropriate use of prompts and probes is therefore very important. You can map out the process of constructing an interview schedule on a flip chart to help participants recognise the process. The interview guide provided in {{Template:RECOUP/HO|Activity sheet 1}} is an example of some of the questions that might be framed by the participants. | ||
process. The interview guide provided in | |||
Here is a | Here is a {{Template:RECOUP/HOA|figural representation}} of how an interview guide is generated, piloted, adapted and then used in the field. This can be a useful way of summing up the process for the participants. | ||
==Critiquing interview skills== | ==Critiquing interview skills== | ||
'''Time:''' 20 minutes | '''Time:''' 20-30 minutes | ||
'''Preparation:''' | '''Preparation:''' | ||
*An | *An {{Template:RECOUP/SPA|interview in progress}} video clip | ||
*Handout on ' | *Handout on '{{Template:RECOUP/HOA|Good and bad listening}}' | ||
*Flip charts | *Flip charts | ||
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Introduce the clip, and ask the participants to view the DVD clip. Then ask the participants to rate the interview on a scale of 1- 10 (with 10 being excellent). Once these ratings have been collected ask the participants to list all the positives (which is much more difficult in this example) and then highlight the shortcomings. | Introduce the clip, and ask the participants to view the DVD clip. Then ask the participants to rate the interview on a scale of 1- 10 (with 10 being excellent). Once these ratings have been collected ask the participants to list all the positives (which is much more difficult in this example) and then highlight the shortcomings. | ||
Discuss with the participants strategies which could have helped improve the interview. The handout ' | Discuss with the participants strategies which could have helped improve the interview. The handout '{{Template:RECOUP/HO|Good and bad listening}}' can be used during this discussion. | ||
==The experience of “doing” and “being” interviewed== | ==The experience of “doing” and “being” interviewed== | ||
[[Image:RECOUP_Doing and being interviewed.jpg|thumb|150px|Doing and being interviewed]] | |||
'''Time:''' 90 minutes | '''Time:''' 90 minutes to 2 hours | ||
'''Objectives:''' | '''Objectives:''' | ||
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*Flip chart | *Flip chart | ||
*Audio recorders | *Audio recorders | ||
*Interview schedule | *Interview schedule {{Template:RECOUP/HOA|Activity sheet 2}} | ||
'''Process:''' | '''Process:''' | ||
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'''After any of these activities, ask participants to discuss:''' | |||
*What did you feel about undertaking this task? | *What did you feel about undertaking this task? | ||
*Do you feel the interview was “successful”? | *Do you feel the interview was “successful”? | ||
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*What did you learn about yourself (as an interviewer)? | *What did you learn about yourself (as an interviewer)? | ||
*What were your skills that you found useful? | *What were your skills that you found useful? | ||
<noinclude>{{RECOUP_footer|Semi-structured_interviews}}</noinclude><noinclude>[[Category:RECOUP]]</noinclude> | <noinclude>{{RECOUP_footer|Semi-structured_interviews}}</noinclude><noinclude>[[Category:RECOUP]]</noinclude> | ||
