No I haven't lost my mind, at least not yet (feeling a bit like the person in the picture!).
Have started coding using the SLIM, though I've jumped the gun and started doing it all by myself - just learnt that we'll be splitting up the task as a group, which is a relief as it's very tricky. I can see how the SLIM process would be extremely beneficial in regards to compiling useful data, it's a pity there isn't a more streamlined process (as in easier process!), though I guess if you did it a few times you'd get the knack and then it wouldn't be so hard.
READ ABOUT SLIM SCORING PROCESS HERE IN THIS SCROLL BOX!!!!!
The first stage of developing the findings is coding the student responses collected through the various instruments. The scoring sheets (appendixes B & C of SLIM Toolkit) should be used for the actual scoring and creating your tallies. The tallies will enable you to make some comparisons between the first, second and third writing sheets to show the changes in knowledge.
The general coding process for each of the questions is:
- Read through the student reply.
- Code the student reply according to the coding instructions provided for each question separately in the SLIM handbook.
- Fill out the scoring sheets provided for coding each individual question. The scoring sheets for all the questionnaires are found in appendix B and C. They may be copied or printed (available online at http://cissl.scils.rutgers.edu/imls/) for use in conjunction with each separate student questionnaire.
- Read through the instructions for interpretation of the coding in the SLIM handbook and analyze the patterns emerging from the student reply accordingly.
- Write down a brief summary statement of the interpretation of each the student reply on the scoring sheet.
It's funny, by doing the assignment three times, I've actually learnt a whole lot of stuff. I guess, when you immerse yourself in something for long enough things are going to sink in.
That's it for now, it's almost 11pm and the dishes still need washing...wish me luck (for both the dishes and the assignment!)
I know what you mean. After reading Bernie's lit. review mine seemed totally inadequate.
ReplyDeleteWhich theories have you decided work best with the searching process you have followed? I really like Kuhlthau's ISP model as emotions are so important (I nearly have an anxiety attack whenever I think about this assignment :)).
I really like the way you have documented your process. It was easy to read and understand. Good luck in finishing it.