The Skype call on the topic of central place of analyses was very helpful to understanding alternative data collection methods . In fact it made me realise that my previously chosen method was not right for the topic of my inquiry.
First of all we discussed that qualitative data collection methods are more appropriate for artistic fields (i.e. dance). As creative arts practitioners we should be focusing on what people think rather than how many people think. Adesola provided a good example linked to pirouette performance:
First of all we discussed that qualitative data collection methods are more appropriate for artistic fields (i.e. dance). As creative arts practitioners we should be focusing on what people think rather than how many people think. Adesola provided a good example linked to pirouette performance:
Knowing that 100 dancers can perform a double pirouette, doesn't mean that I can perform it and it doesn't help me to understand how to execute it.
We also discussed reflective journal as a data collection method. This was quite interesting to hear and made think of the ways I could use reflection on my practise for the purpose of my inquiry.
My inquiry will be based around potential of YouTube in influencing creativity within dance. Before the Skype call I was considering using a focus group, interviews and perhaps even creativity tests for data collection.
This discussion made me think about time about different factors that may impact results of my inquiry if a go down the route of focus group:
Time constraints- I only have 4 weeks to collect my data, this time frame is not sufficient to make valuable assumptions regarding the subject (within the focus group). One cannot judge change in artistic creativity within this time.
Motivation- links with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, if student doesn't feel motivated on the day of creativity test or observation this may impact results. Linking this back to the previous argument, students performance is more likely to be affected by motivational factors within shorter time frame. A project over a longer period of time would demonstrate a more consistent performance.
Considering the above mentioned limitations, it is more realistic for me to explore existing literature and artefacts. Adesola mentioned looking at what other people are doing with YouTube videos. For example how people use the same choreography but within a different context (adding their own meaning). Are they being creative?
Also, I am going to use reflective account as a means for collecting data. I will establish how YouTube influences my performance and what impacts I have observed on student's work as well as how this links to creativity.
My inquiry will be based around potential of YouTube in influencing creativity within dance. Before the Skype call I was considering using a focus group, interviews and perhaps even creativity tests for data collection.
This discussion made me think about time about different factors that may impact results of my inquiry if a go down the route of focus group:
Time constraints- I only have 4 weeks to collect my data, this time frame is not sufficient to make valuable assumptions regarding the subject (within the focus group). One cannot judge change in artistic creativity within this time.
Motivation- links with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, if student doesn't feel motivated on the day of creativity test or observation this may impact results. Linking this back to the previous argument, students performance is more likely to be affected by motivational factors within shorter time frame. A project over a longer period of time would demonstrate a more consistent performance.
Considering the above mentioned limitations, it is more realistic for me to explore existing literature and artefacts. Adesola mentioned looking at what other people are doing with YouTube videos. For example how people use the same choreography but within a different context (adding their own meaning). Are they being creative?
Also, I am going to use reflective account as a means for collecting data. I will establish how YouTube influences my performance and what impacts I have observed on student's work as well as how this links to creativity.
Hi Kristine, very interesting to hear your take on how to collect data for your research. Will you now not interview or contact participants at all in your research and solely rely on literature and artefacts? You really got me thinking about my own research methods! And thank you for sharing Adesola's example! I look forward to hearing more about your findings and progress! Best wishes, Liza
ReplyDeleteHi Nina, thank you for your comment.At the moment I am planning just using secondary sources, however I realise that as the research progresses some questions (i.e. how to assess creativity?) might benefit from interviews with other professionals. Therefore I am planning to put this as a possibility within my ethics form.
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