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Tools for the classroom? An examination of existing sociometric methods for teacher use
Tekijät: McMullen JA, Veermans K, Laine K
Kustantaja: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Julkaisuvuosi: 2014
Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Lehden akronyymi: SCAND J EDUC RES
Vuosikerta: 58
Numero: 5
Aloitussivu: 624
Lopetussivu: 638
Sivujen määrä: 15
ISSN: 0031-3831
eISSN: 1470-1170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2013.838694
Despite the recent technical and theoretical advances in the investigation of children's social relations, the inherent complexity of these methods may prevent their easy integration into the classroom. A simple and effective tool can be valuable for teachers who wish to investigate students' social realities in the classroom. Therefore, the present study aims to identify an effective sociometric method for educator's use in the classroom. Nine separate sociometric categorisations were created from peer reports of grade one students (N = 748). Methods that have different collection methods (nominations or ratings) show surprisingly low agreement, unlike those with the same collection method. Methods based on peer nominations showed the strongest correlations with students' behavioural traits. Based on these results, we discuss the relevance and usefulness of such methods for use by classroom teachers in identifying students' social realities.