Over the course of this semester, I learned a lot about the process of attempting to complete a research project like this, particularly in schools. From completing CISI to collecting consent forms, I better understand the amount of preparation it takes to be able to begin actually collecting data. Not only did we have difficulties collecting parent consent forms to be able to observe at least a few students from each program, but we also had to readjust our schedule due to the teacher’s strike that caused the after school programs to be cancelled. It was unclear during the strike to know when it would end, so we had to be patient and continue to prepare for observations until we knew when school would be back in session. I also learned that it takes time and some trial and error to know what procedure works best for everyone involved. For example, to collect surveys, I found that for some students, particularly younger ones, the language needed to be changed for them to better understand what was asked of them and that more researchers needed to be involved so that students could work on the survey with someone one-on-one. I also gained a better understanding of all the people who are involved with the project and how much it truly takes for a project like this to run smoothly. I learned about various programs, including Zotero and SPSS, to cite works and input data that will be important to analyze when it comes time to present my research next semester.
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