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Personal reflection on research process and tools: Effectiveness, highlights and challenges in using the Mosaic Approach |
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Personal reflection on research process and tools:
Effectiveness, highlights and challenges in using the Mosaic Approach
Cheryl Greenfield
Manukau Institute of Technology
THIS REFLECTION ON USING the Mosaic Approach as a framework for undertaking research with young children contributes to the dialogue around qualitative research methodology. The provocation of social constructivist theory challenges researchers to consider and explore innovative ways to position themselves so the multiple voices of children can be heard, valued, respected and listened to. Three underpinning principles are identified and each of the methodological tools used by Greenfield (2007a) is discussed. Trustworthiness or situated validity in research is vital. It is argued that the Mosaic Approach provides an effective, flexible and authentic methodology when undertaking research with young children.
Australasian Journal of Early Childhood – Volume 36 No 3 September 2011
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 September 2011 )
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