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analysed in relation to these specific issues. Ihe pattern described above of
coding and categorisation was followed in the case of longer written responses
in the second cycle of research. Ihe video documentation was observed in
light of the categories formed and the incidents discussed in the focus group
interviews and the guestionnaires. Sections of video recording connected to
significant categories were transcribed, screenshots were created to enhance
further analysis. Ihe participants" additional art work was also analysed as
data, coded and connected to categories.
The examination of critical incidents during the drama lessons was an
important part of this structure of data analysis. As creating DEs was the aim of
my research all incidents within the lesson that generated intense questioning
or debate were analysed and connected to various categories. I was looking
for moments that created intense questioning of dominant explanations of
incidents among participants in the improvisation and also those watching
the scene as DEs need to create gaps for the audience as well. Identifying
critical incidents was not restricted to locating DEs, as identify different
connections between the two fields investigated. The critical incidents were
useful as they produced connections between categories existing in practice
and not only on a theoretical level.
As the second cycle builds on the findings of the first, the data of the two
cycles are analysed separately. The structure of reporting on the analysis relied
on concepts used and explored in the data, this helps in creating a coherence
between the subject of the research and the structure of the analysis. The first
cycle’s analysis is based on the Bondian concept of Site, which incorporates
all the other concepts used, as this cycle of research focused on integrating
Bondian concepts into LTD. The analysis of data from the second cycle of
research was based on breaking down the research question of that cycle
into sub-questions. The rationale behind these decisions are elaborated on in
the following chapter.
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This research was conducted under supervision of Birmingham City
University it fully complies with Birmingham City University’s Ethical
Principles and Practice Policy Statement°®? and Research Ethical Framework.
As large number of participants in the research were children or young people
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