Multi-Generational Activities

Case study scenario:

Recently, a few local childcare centres in Singapore have started implementing multi-generational activities for their pupils. Such activities aim to facilitate the teaching and learning of values such as kindness through interactions between young students and older adults. Elderly residents who share the community with these childcare centres participate by running activities and classes such as calligraphy, arts and crafts, and exercise lessons. In the future, the government aims to scale up the implementation of such multi- generational programmes in childcare centres across Singapore. However, before doing so, government officials are interested to qualitatively assess the delivery and impact of these activities.

1. a)  Assume that you have been tasked with designing a qualitative research study to examine multi-generational activities. Describe how you will prepare yourself to conduct field research.

(20 marks)

1. b)  With reference to relevant academic research literature and applied policy studies, identify one pertinent topic that you will aim to explore in the course of your field research. Discuss in detail the qualitative research method(s) you will adopt and the steps you will undertake in order to gather data on the topic you identified. 
(30 marks)
2. c)  Develop a plan to analyse and code the qualitative data you obtain. Answers should also evaluate how quality of the obtained data will be verified. 
(25 marks)
3. d)  Recognize and appreciate relevant ethical concerns and issues arising from the conduct of your filed research. Discuss how you intend to address them. 
(15 marks)