Stage 1: Semi-Structured Interviews with Colleagues
Following the success of my semi-structured interviews with expert colleagues for the IP Unit, I will use this qualitative data collection method again to request their valuable feedback on key elements of my developed workshop plan. I will use their feedback to improve the content, delivery, inclusivity, and relevance to neurodiverse students of colour.
The colleagues I will contact are:
- Judy Willcocks
- Sarah Campbell
- Carys Kennedy
- Graham Barton
- Jhinuk Sarkar
- Chris Kelly
- Anabelle Crowley
As my colleagues will be very busy during Autumn term and have conflicting schedules, I will most likely organise a joint interview with Sarah and Judy, Graham and Natasha, and individual interviews with Carys, Jhinuk, Chris, and Anabelle.
Semi-Structured Interview Questions
- Can you explain what your experience of neurodiversity is as an individual and/or academic practitioner?
- Based on your experience, what is your top tip for teaching neurodiverse students?
- How well do you think the workshop plan addresses the needs of neurodiverse students of colour?
- Are there any aspects of the workshop content or delivery that you think could be challenging or not inclusive enough for this group?
- What suggestions do you have to make the workshop more engaging for students with different learning styles and disabilities?
- Are there any questions I should remove or add in my post-workshop student questionnaire?
- Is there anything specific you think should be added, removed, or modified to make the workshop more effective for this audience?
- How do you think this workshop could be adapted for broader, long-term implementation across other UAL programs
Action Outcome
Fortunately, all of the colleagues I emailed agreed to meet me within the week before my ARP workshop, which means I will be able to gain insightful feedback from 7 semi-structured interviews in total.
Before the interviews:
- Send a copy of my participant consent form for interviewees to sign in advance
- Send a copy of my workshop plan for interviewees to read in advance
During the interviews:
- Confirm permission to record the meeting
- Take notes of key points, nonverbal cues, or specific moments of emphasis
After the interviews:
- Transcribe interviews using a software, like Otter
- Organise interview responses into a table where each row represents a participant and each column corresponds to one of your questions
- Use thematic analysis to synthesise qualitative data into meaningful themes