Weeks 21- 24 Research Question

Weeks 21- 24 - Planning a Research Inquiry

I am soooo behind in my research study folks. Lots of naval gazing and mulling over the questions to ask and whether they are going to be relevant to the Big Space that is our MLE or more worryingly ( is that even a word?) that there isn't too much literature regarding the actual use of MLEs in Primary School as they are relatively new in NZ and many - such as ours - are a work in progress. We have had new staff ( including yours truly) and no sooner are the children settled into the routine - or not as my research will no doubt testify - than it is time to move on to another cohort at the end of an all too short year.


So - the first question was BLENDED LEARNING

Your Inquiry Topics	Break-down Template	Your  break-down inquiry question
blended learning - how effective is it in a shared learning environment? Is this form of teaching delivery best suited to girls at Primary age? Do students of this age group really understand the complexities of working in this independent / non- directed way?	If I/we …(describe the plan action),	Does blended learning encourage independent and undirected study habits?
	To what extent/ how will it affect…..(the reaction you plan to measure/evaluate)	Does the use of blended learning favour girls?
	in…. (in which group of people).	In a modern learning learning environment of  students Primary school students?

Turning a break-down inquiry question to an initial teacher inquiry question

Your  break-down inquiry question	Initial teacher inquiry question template	Your teacher inquiry question
The use of blended learning	How ….(described the plan action)	How does blended learning encourage independent study habits?
Does it favour the efforts made by girls	affect …..(the reaction you plan to measure/evaluate)	In girls rather than boys
Year 5&6 - mixed ability - shared learning space	in...(in which group of people)	In a mixed ability modern learning environment  of Primary School students

Turning the initial teacher inquiry question into an initial literature review question

Your initial Teacher Inquiry question	Your initial literature review question
How does the use of blended learning encourage independent study habits in girls more than boys in a modern learning environment of Year 5&6 students?	How does the use of blended learning impact on the self regulation study habits in a modern learning environment of Year 5 & 6 primary school students?

Then I tried to look for related research. So.... fast or slow forward a week or so and I thought of another question which might widen the scope ENGAGEMENT OF BOYS

Turning your inquiry topic(s) into an break-down inquiry question

Your Inquiry Topics	Break-down Template	Your  break-down inquiry question
Modern Learning Environment Engagement of boys Primary School	If I/we …(describe the plan action),	If we apply the expectations of a MLE and independent learning environment
	To what extent/ how will it affect…..(the reaction you plan to measure/evaluate)	To what extent will this impact upon the engagement of boys
	in…. (in which group of people).	In a Primary School

Turning a break-down inquiry question to an initial teacher inquiry question

Your  break-down inquiry question	Initial teacher inquiry question template	Your teacher inquiry question
The application of MLE learning expectations	How ….(described the plan action)	How do the expectations of a MLE
Engagement of boys	affect …..(the reaction you plan to measure/evaluate)	Affect the engagement of boys
Primary School	in...(in which group of people)	In Primary School Pupils

Turning the initial teacher inquiry question into an initial literature review question

Your initial Teacher Inquiry question	Your initial literature review question
How do the expectations of a Modern Learning Environment  affect the engagement of boys in Primary school aged pupils?	Do the expectations of a Modern Learning Environment impact upon the engagement of boys in Primary School?

I personally think the MLE favours girls as they are more resourceful and 'just get on with it' but the boys seem to want to remain off task and watch music videos on YouTube.

There has been plenty of negative reporting in the general press and criticism aimed at the NZ Education Council for encouraging the use of MLEs in schools over the saving of $$ by building schools without walls and using children as guinea pigs 

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11999619



http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/101994384/my-child-is-not-a-guinea-pig-parents-want-proof-experimental-classrooms-work

 I would really appreciate your feedback and valued opinions on which seems the best avenue to take. A bit of a cop out I know but this is doing my pan in!