7.SUBMIT 14th March Methods in Context Q5 January 2013 This question requires you to apply your knowledge and understanding of sociological research methods to the study of this particular issue in education.
The following question requires you to apply your knowledge and understanding of sociological research methods to the study of this particular issue in education.
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Item B
Investigating the role of linguistic deprivation in educational underachievement
Linguistic deprivation is a lack of the language skills needed for educational success; some sociologists see it as resulting from inadequate socialisation. They regard it as the main cause of underachievement among the working class and some ethnic minorities, who often have negative feelings about education. However, critics argue that this view unfairly blames the pupils for their own educational failure, rather than the school and its middle-class values.
Some sociologists may use self-completion written questionnaires to investigate the role of linguistic deprivation in underachievement. These can allow respondents to answer anonymously questions about issues such as family life or their experience of education. Pupils may take questionnaires for completion at home, which removes the need for respondents to interact with middle-class researchers. However, questionnaires often have very low response rates.
Other sociologists may use unstructured interviews to investigate the role of linguistic deprivation in underachievement. These can give pupils the opportunity they need to express their thoughts fully and in their own words. Unstructured interviews also allow the researcher to explore sensitive issues such as difficulties with school. However, unstructured interviews are often time-consuming and researchers need somewhere to conduct them.
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