Introspective method
What is introspection?
Involves the examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences to gain deeper insights into a phenomenon.
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Which technique is appropriate for understanding how students with dyslexia learn English?
Reflective journals, Narrative Interviews, and Stimulated Recall
Journals or diaries are used to record second language learning experiences from a first-person perspective.
True. They allow learners to reflect on personal experiences and emotions.
In which field are introspective techniques often applied to study language learning?
Applied Linguistics
Autoethnography
Which technique explores cultural beliefs and practices?
Name one advantage of self-report diaries.
capture first-person, longitudinal data
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Introspection is a quantitative research method.
False. Introspection is qualitative, focusing on subjective experience, not numerical data.
What are the advantages of using introspective methods?
Reveal underlying beliefs, strategies, and affective states
Self-report diaries/journals
Which technique can give information on the affective factors in the language learning process?
List three strategies to reduce bias in introspective research.
focusing attention, providing proper stimuli, and sharing experiences.
How can introspective techniques contribute to better classroom practices?
By offering insight into learner perceptions, emotional responses, and cognitive strategies, which help teachers adapt methods effectively.
Think-Aloud Protocols are only used in translation studies.
False. They can be used in many contexts such as reading, writing, and language learning.
What's one disadvantage of introspective methods?
Data is subjective in nature, meaning that it's influenced by individual biases
Stimulated recall
Which technique is used to get participants' reflections on specific events?
What is one major limitation of introspective reports?
lack of verifiability
Introspective techniques rely on third-person objective observation.
False. They rely on first-person subjective experience.
Participant motivation and selectivity can affect the quality of diary data.
True. These factors can influence what and how much is recorded.
What makes introspective methods different from quantitative methods?
Emphasize subjective experiences, providing detailed accounts that can uncover underlying meanings and motivations
Think Aloud Protocols (TAPs)
Which technique gives information on the cognitive processes of the participant?
Name one way to validate introspective findings.
triangulation such as comparing reports across time or sources.
Explain why introspective methods, such as narrative inquiry and autoethnography, require triangulation. Provide two reasons based on methodological concerns.
These methods rely heavily on memory and personal interpretation, which may lead to recall bias or subjective distortion.
Triangulation such as comparing participant reports, using multiple data sources, or rephrasing questions increases reliability and allows for cross-verification of introspective data.
Only participants can engage in introspection during research.
False. Researchers can also introspect through methods like autoethnography.