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Children's drawings as a methodological tool: reflections on the eleven plus system in Northern Ireland
Published in:
Irish Journal of Sociology, Vol: 15, Page: 52-66,Irish Journal of Sociology
Publication Date:
2006
Aims & Objectives:
This article discusses appropriate methodologies for researching children's lives
Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to contribute to the growing debates about appropriate methodologies for researching children's lives. I intend to outline the usefulness of using drawings as a methodological tool. This method was one of three used in a study concerned with examining children's experiences of doing the Eleven Plus. This is an exam taken by the majority of 10–11 year old children in Northern Ireland. The advantages and disadvantages of employing drawings in research with children will be explored. Drawing is generally considered by adults to be a common form of expression for children. However, the article will question its relevance as a method of obtaining data on how children view their social worlds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Irish Journal of Sociology is the property of Irish Journal of Sociology and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Authors:
Madeleine Leonard
Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
Article 07916035 Accession Number: 24164327; Leonard, Madeleine 1; Affiliations: 1: Queens University Belfast Source Info: Dec2006, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p52; Thesaurus Term: CHILDREN; Thesaurus Term: SELF-expression; Subject Term: CHILDREN'S drawings; Subject Term: RESEARCH; Subject Term: DRAWING; Subject Term: EXPRESSION in children; Subject Term: RESEARCH -- Methodology -- Evaluation; Subject Term: NORTHERN Ireland; Number of Pages: 15p. Document Type: Article
Keywords:
- Children
- CHILDREN''S drawings
- CHILDREN''S drawings
- drawing
- EXPRESSION in children
- Northern Ireland
- RESEARCH
- RESEARCH -- Methodology -- Evaluation
- SELF-expression
Geography:
Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland)