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What is Semi-Structured Interview

Chapter 17
Handbook of Research on Pedagogies and Cultural Considerations for Young English Language Learners
A data collection method for a qualitative study that combines a formalized list of open questions to prompt discussion with the opportunity for the interviewer to explore particular themes or responses further.
Published in Chapter:
Korean Immigrant Parents' Involvement in Children's Biliteracy Development in the U.S. Context
Hyesun Cho (University of Kansas, USA), Kwangok Song (University of Kansas, USA), and Ji-Yeon Lee (University of Kansas, USA)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3955-1.ch017
Abstract
Drawing on the experiences of Korean immigrant families in the United States, this chapter highlights the importance of parental involvement in the bilingual literacy development of young English language learners. Findings of two projects on Korean parents' engagement in Korean and English language development at home are presented. These findings yield several insights into Korean immigrant parents' perspectives of and experiences in supporting their children's biliteracy development. This chapter suggests not only the importance of parental role but also the teachers' role in bilingual literacy development among young children. Suggestions for educators to support immigrant families to enhance their children's biliteracy learning are provided.
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Method Development for Assessing a Diversity Goal
A process of conducting oral interviews of subjects by using a brief prepared list of questions, along with follow-up probe questions, to maximize the interviewer’s opportunity to obtain detailed information in response to each question.
Published in Chapter: Method Development for Assessing a Diversity Goal; From: Handbook of Research on Assessment Technologies, Methods, and Applications in Higher Education
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COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on English as a Foreign Language Teaching in Spain
Combination of pre-stablished and spontaneous open-ended questions asked to the participants of a qualitative study.
Published in Chapter: COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on English as a Foreign Language Teaching in Spain; From: English as a Foreign Language in a New-Found Post-Pandemic World
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Librarianship Through Every Occasion: Staying Open and Online During a Pandemic
An interviewing procedure that poses the same base set of questions to multiple interviewees and adapts additional questioning to the organic flow of the resultant conversation.
Published in Chapter: Librarianship Through Every Occasion: Staying Open and Online During a Pandemic; From: Handbook of Research on New Media, Training, and Skill Development for the Modern Workforce
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Qualitative Inquiry in Early Childhood Education Research: Interviewing to Study Schools' Recognition of Funds of Knowledge in the Kindergarten Transition
An interviewing strategy in which interview questions that is associated with interpretivist and constructionist research traditions. An interviewing strategy designed to co-construct data, recognizing the active role of the researcher. Semi-structured interviews can involve scripted questions, but the sequence of questions asked and wording are typically adapted to maintain rapport and respond to each interviewee’s constructed meanings.
Published in Chapter: Qualitative Inquiry in Early Childhood Education Research: Interviewing to Study Schools' Recognition of Funds of Knowledge in the Kindergarten Transition; From: Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School
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Exploring the Depths: Qualitative Research in Psychology
Semi structured in-depth interviews are a popular qualitative research method in health services research, allowing for in-depth exploration of participants' thoughts, emotions, and convictions, often delving into personal and delicate matters, through a dynamic exchange protocol.
Published in Chapter: Exploring the Depths: Qualitative Research in Psychology; From: Methodologies and Ethics for Social Sciences Research
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