Section A

3 a) Based on the above

situation, describe three
possible data collection
methods that can be used by
the teacher.
 Data collection method

Observation to observe students writing problem

Document analysis to gauge students writing

level

Checklist To evaluate on students progress in

writing
 b) Propose one suitable instrument for each of
the data collection methods stated above.
Justify your choice of the instruments.
Instrument Justification
Observation To see and tick if students use the following : mind-maps,
observation checklists reading, drafting, editing, proof-reading
(to observe students writing readiness/ preparation)
Document analysis To identify students writing problems and their writing
(students work) level
Checklist To check on students mastery (verbs and adjectives)
(Content of checklist) To evaluate on students progress in writing
Penmanship
Tenses
Punctuation
Spacing
Sentence structure
Spelling
 Section B
3. Propose methods of collecting the data
that fulfill the criteria for triangulation and
discuss how they can be applied to enhance
the validity and reliability of Joleyns research.
Methods of collecting data How they can be applied to
enhance the validity and
reliability of Joleyns research
Observation Teacher would be able to see how
the students express their opinions
Teacher would be able to see how
well the students make inferences
after using role play technique
Teacher establishes important issues

Video recording It documents the role play

conducted exactly as it happens
It captures the non-verbal as well as
the verbal messages
It captures changes and differences
in students behaviour
Facial expressions can portray
reactions and subsequent actions