Guide Questions for In-depth Interview

Research Questions IDI Guide Questions

RQ1: What are the challenges faced by  What challenges did you face in the
novice EFL teachers in conducting modular preparation of your module?
teaching?  What challenges did you face in the
distribution of modules?
 What challenges did you face in the
checking of the modules?
RQ2: What are the challenges caused by the  Who are the people you interact with in
individuals with direct interaction with novice the preparation, distribution, and checking
teachers in the latter’s conduct of modular of modules?
teaching?  What challenges arose in your interaction
with these individuals?
RQ3: What are the challenges caused by  Who are the people you do not interact
individuals without direct interaction with the with in the preparation, distribution, and
novice teachers, but still have impact, in the checking of modules but still have
latter’s conduct of modular teaching? significant influence?
 What challenges arose in because of their
influence?
RQ4: What are the challenges caused by the  What challenges are posed by the school’s
school system, availability of resources, rules and regulations in the preparation,
mainstream media, and social media to novice distribution, and checking of the module?
teachers in conducting modular teaching?  What challenges are posed by the school’s
available, or lack thereof, resources in the
preparation, distribution, and checking of
the module?
 What challenges are posed by the
mainstream media in the preparation,
distribution, and checking of the module?
 What challenges are posed by the social
media in the preparation, distribution, and
checking of the module?

RQ5: What are the challenges caused by  What national policies affect the
national policies and institutions to novice preparation, distribution, and checking of
teachers in conducting modular teaching? the module?
 What DepEd policies affect the
preparation, distribution, and checking of
the module?
 What challenges do these policies pose in
the preparation, distribution, and checking
of the module?
 WORKING PROCEDURE
I. Preliminaries/Greetings

A. Interviewer Introduction
Hello and welcome to this interview. My name is __________. I am your interviewer.

B. Interviewer explains, in a general and brief way, the purpose of the

interview and how information collected during interview will be used
and towards what goal
First of all, I would like to thank you all for taking time out of your day to come here and
discuss your ideas.

My role here as an interviewer is to help you describe your experiences and ensure that
we cover the important topics that we would like your input on.

The overall goal is to hear your thoughts about your experiences as novice teachers in
teaching modular classes in our Division.

I am asking you since you are novice English teachers (with lived experiences of teaching
modular classes). You are the expert on this and I am here to learn from you.

C. Interviewer explains briefly the participants’ rights and what

participating in the focus group will entail
This is strictly voluntary.

Interviewer reads/explains the distributed Information Sheet and Consent Form.

Additional explanation (for emphasis) if needed:

Please note that I will be taking some notes during the interview and I would also like to
audio/video record what you say so that I don’t miss anything important. This will also
allow me to go back and revisit the information if needed. I would like to obtain your
consent to have this interview recorded and some pictures taken.

The information you provide me is completely confidential. I understand how important it is

that this information is kept private and confidential.

You may refuse to answer any question or withdraw from the study at any time. However,
I can never emphasize enough the importance of your participation during the entire
interview.

D. Ground Rules:

The total length of time of the focus group meeting is expected to be about 1 hour.

As far as the interview is concerned, there are a few “ground rules”

 Please feel comfortable to share your ideas and experiences.
 Also, I might call “time out” to allow the interview to stay within the topic at
hand (just in case the interview goes off tangent).
 Information provided in the information must be kept confidential. Also,
please bear in mind that there’s no right or wrong answer to the questions I
will ask.
 Turn your cell phones on silent mode if possible.
 Do you have some ground rules to add?

II. CHALLENGES FACED BY NOVICE TEACHERS

The interviewee will be informed that the IDI will commence. The interviewer will say:

As a novice teacher, what challenges did you face in the preparation, distribution, and
checking of your module? The interviewer will then ask additional questions based on the
responses of the participant.

Part A. Individuals with Direct Interaction with the Novice Teacher

The interviewer will summarize the responses of the participants and ensure that
their experiences are correctly noted. The interviewer will then ask if the participants
have anything to add before moving on to the next question.

The interviewer will then move to RQ #2. The interviewer will ask:

Who are the people you interact with in the preparation, distribution, and checking of modules?
What challenges arose in your interaction with these individuals? The interviewer will then ask
additional questions based on the responses of the participant.

Part B. Individuals without Direct Interaction with the Novice Teacher

Next, the interviewer will summarize the responses of the participants and ensure
that their experiences are correctly noted. The interviewer will then ask if the
participants have anything to add before moving on to the next question.

The interviewer will then ask:

Who are the people you do not interact with in the preparation, distribution, and checking of
modules but still have significant influence? What challenges arose because of their influence?

Part C. Novice Teacher’s Local Setting

The interviewer will summarize the responses of the participants and ensure that
their experiences are correctly noted. The interviewer will then ask if the participants
have anything to add before moving on to the next question.
The interviewer will then ask:

What challenges are posed by the school’s rules and regulations, the school’s resources, the
mainstream media, and the social media in the preparation, distribution, and checking of the
module?

Part D. National Policies and Institutes

Next, the interviewer will summarize the responses of the participants and ensure
that their experiences are correctly noted. The interviewer will then ask if the
participants have anything to add before moving on to the next question.
 The interviewer will now ask:

What national and DepEd policies affect the preparation, distribution, and checking of the
module? What challenges do these policies pose in the preparation, distribution, and checking
of the module?

Reminders:
The FGD assistant facilitator should take pictures of the process, arrangement of metacards
and other documentation activities.

Time: 60 minutes
Materials Needed: Audio/Video Recorder

III. Closing Round/Final Reflections

The Interviewer should ensure to finish at least five minutes ahead of schedule.

- Wrap up
- Other remarks
- Expressing gratitude

As we come to a close, are there any areas we did not explore that are either relevant to what
you do or important to you? What are these? Tell us more…
 Are there any questions that you would like to ask me?
 Can we talk with you again if additional questions come up? How to best contact you?
 Should you have questions or should you wish to contact me, I affixed my contact
information on the consent form you signed.
 Again, we earnestly thank you all for your contributions.