Ethnographic Research Essay
This study will employ ethnographic research methods for data collection. It will involve close observation of the learning environment available to these students. In addition, the data collection will also entail interviews with three parents, four teachers of the refugee children, a religious leader, and a humanitarian aid worker who work closely with this community. These methods are described in more detail below:
Recruiters:
From 2011 to 2014, I have studied and worked in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During that period of time, I worked with the Pakistani Christian community and established relationship with churches, institutions, and faith based organizations. Recently, I requested for the research support from Asia Biblical Theological …show more content…
The researcher will explain the research aims and voluntary nature of participation. At the end of the data collection, the researcher will also have a meeting with the participants to express his gratitude to the participants and provide small gifts of appreciation. The exit meeting will also give an opportunity for the researcher to share some initial findings with the participants.
Reflective Field Notes:
Throughout my data collection, I will keep reflective notes of my thoughts, along with future observational ideas, and questions which may arise during the observations. The notes will help me clarify some aspects about the refugees’ educational experiences.
Policy Document Analysis:
I will also analyze the key policy documents by major organizations about refugees’ educational rights and their access to quality education in host countries. The documents will range from practical guidelines, United Nations Higher Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs) reports, educational approaches, and standards. The document analysis will be helpful to draw the meaning and gain the understanding about refugee’s education and how these policies or benchmarks are being implemented in the community learning centers in
Recruiters:
From 2011 to 2014, I have studied and worked in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During that period of time, I worked with the Pakistani Christian community and established relationship with churches, institutions, and faith based organizations. Recently, I requested for the research support from Asia Biblical Theological …show more content…
The researcher will explain the research aims and voluntary nature of participation. At the end of the data collection, the researcher will also have a meeting with the participants to express his gratitude to the participants and provide small gifts of appreciation. The exit meeting will also give an opportunity for the researcher to share some initial findings with the participants.
Reflective Field Notes:
Throughout my data collection, I will keep reflective notes of my thoughts, along with future observational ideas, and questions which may arise during the observations. The notes will help me clarify some aspects about the refugees’ educational experiences.
Policy Document Analysis:
I will also analyze the key policy documents by major organizations about refugees’ educational rights and their access to quality education in host countries. The documents will range from practical guidelines, United Nations Higher Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs) reports, educational approaches, and standards. The document analysis will be helpful to draw the meaning and gain the understanding about refugee’s education and how these policies or benchmarks are being implemented in the community learning centers in