Big Question: How can we conduct effective & ethical interviews to collect data from senior citizens?
Big Question: How can we conduct effective & ethical interviews to collect data from senior citizens?
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What's the Process?
Field Survey
Field Survey
Before the survey activity, your teacher will coordinate with the barangay officials to arrange your visit during the senior citizens’ flag ceremony and morning gathering. This ensures that the environment is respectful, organized, and safe for both you and the elderly respondents.
On the day of the activity, you and your classmates will arrive at the barangay hall early in the morning, wearing your proper school uniform and ID. Each one of you will bring a copy of your finalized survey questions, ready to interact with the senior citizens respectfully and confidently.
As the event begins, you will quietly and calmly organize yourselves into your assigned groups. Each group will be in charge of approaching 10 senior citizens, making sure to speak kindly and with patience. With your questions in hand, you will take turns asking and recording answers, keeping in mind the importance of active listening, gentle tone, and gratitude for the respondents’ time.
Note: If not applicable, you may conduct survey to your grandparents, senior citizen neighbors, etc.
Guide Questions:
How can we make the senior citizens feel comfortable during the interview?
What strategies can we use to ensure they understand the questions clearly?
How can we encourage them to share detailed and honest responses?
What should we do if a respondent is unsure or hesitant to answer?
How can we explain the purpose of our research in a simple and respectful way?
What key points should we include when obtaining informed consent?
After the Survey:
You and your group will return to your meeting spot and begin organizing the data you collected. Take time to double-check each answer, clarify any unclear handwriting, and start thinking about how you’ll make sense of the responses.
Share what you learned or found interesting while talking to the elderly. You’re encouraged to talk about how the experience made you feel and what surprised you the most.
Don’t forget to take photos during the activity to capture important moments and use them later as visual evidence of your group’s work.
Resources
Resources
Checklist
Observation Checklist
Observation Checklist
This is an Observation Checklist created to guide the teacher in monitoring students as they conduct surveys with senior citizens. It aims to assess important skills such as respectful communication, proper behavior, and accurate data gathering. Through this tool, the teacher can ensure that students follow the correct procedures while also treating the respondents with kindness and sensitivity.
This checklist also helps promote values like empathy, patience, and professionalism among learners. By observing these key behaviors, the teacher can provide feedback that supports student growth and improvement in real-life tasks. It encourages students to be more responsible and confident when engaging with members of the community, especially the elderly.
Self and Peer Assessment
Self and Peer Assessment
Self and peer assessment are vital tools for promoting reflective learning and collaboration among students. Through self-assessment, students evaluate their own work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. This process fosters critical thinking and self-awareness, as they take ownership of their learning journey. By reflecting on their progress, they develop a growth mindset and the ability to set realistic goals for personal improvement.
Peer assessment, on the other hand, encourages students to provide constructive feedback to one another. This interaction enhances communication skills, builds a sense of responsibility, and nurtures mutual respect. It also allows students to gain diverse perspectives, improving their ability to evaluate work objectively. Together, self and peer assessment not only promote academic growth but also cultivate interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
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