Case Studies in Research Methods Pedagogy - Teaching ethnographic methods through facilitated discussion

This case study draws upon 12 hours of classroom observation, two teacher interviews and observation of one teaching planning session prior to teaching. A video-stimulated focus group engaged teachers and learners together immediately after the second session. Data was also informed by two short student interviews and informal research conversations with students across the sessions. Lastly, exit interviews with the teaching team reflected on the course. Researchers had access to all teaching and evaluation materials, and, with participant consent, learners’ written contributions to sessions. This is done to draw out the teacher’s craft knowledge – the strategies and tactics that make the teaching come alive, as well as understanding learners’ perspectives.