interviews

• Powney and Watts (1987): children have different logic and are more literal minded so they may focus on more unexpected questions - meaning more training neccasary. Higher costs.
• Bentley (1987): showed 'jokey' image of her with her daughter to reduce formality in a structured interview.
• Bell (1981): pupils may see interviewers as 'teachers in disguise' - especially on school grounds
• Greene and Hogan (2005):

  1. open-ended questions
  2. no interrupting
  3. tolerate long pauses
  4. recognise children are more suggestable
  5. avoid repeating questions
• Greene and Hogan (2005): group interviews especially useful for pupils as it reproduces the classroom environment