Methodology Research 2022

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Explain your methodological approach
The effectiveness and efficiency of research depend on the method applied. To ensure
that reliable, valid and applicable data was collected, both qualitative and quantitative research
methods were employed (Savkovic-Stevanovic, 2017). The scientific method of research was
utilized in this study. There are various reasons as to why the scientific research method was
utilized. First, the method will ensure that both the quantitative and qualitative approaches are
utilized in conducting the research which involved teachers and leadership teams. Secondly, the
method provides an opportunity to easily control the subjects through the use of photographs.
Third, the method allowed the researcher to collect reliable and valid data free from bias as it
provides a step-by-step approach to a problem by setting reliable goals which the research
subjects were to achieve (Bagchi, 2015). The scientific method ensured that the research
problem, which mainly focused on the issues affecting the teaching of kindergarten teachers
and leadership teams, was clearly stated; the problem was later analyzed and described
effectively; possible solutions to tackle the problem were proposed; and thereafter, the results
were gathered and interpreted most appropriately. Additionally, the Scientific method ensured
that the teachers and leadership teams who were the main subjects in this research were
handled ethically. It is also worth noting that the scientific method of data analysis was applied
in this case due to the nature of the research which involved teachers and leadership
teams (Savkovic-Stevanovic, 2017).
The vital steps involved in the scientific approach were applied in this research problem
(Bagchi, 2015). First, observations on the teachers and leadership teams were made while they
were on their daily activities. Secondly, questions regarding the factors affecting the learning in
kindergarten formulated and then the information was gathered. Third, a hypothesis was formed

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which was tailored on a tentative description of the observations and then predictions were made.
Fourth, the hypothesis and the predictions regarding the teachers and leadership teams
were tested. The fifth step was analyzing the data and concluding, whereby the hypothesis is
accepted, rejected or modified. The final step was conducting experiments on the factors
affecting the performance and teaching among the teachers and leadership teams
(Savkovic-Stevanovic, 2017).
Describe your methods of data collection
As noted earlier on, the fact that the research employed both qualitative and quantitative
methodological approach means that the methods of data collection were tailored to the same.
First, interviews targeting expertsteachers and leadership teams as well as teachers were
conducted (Les, 2018). The interviews aimed at underpinning the applicability of the motto goals
of the participants in a motto-target intervention using the psychological aspects of photography.
The interviews were mostly short but specific in answering the research questions. Observations
were also made while the teachers and leadership teams were on their daily routines.
The observations were recorded and preserved for analysis (Les, 2018). Additionally, case
studies were also formulated and they tested the effectiveness of photography and motto goals in
kindergarten. To prevent errors and biases in research, the case studies were analyzed by experts
who have significant knowledge and skills in handling kindergarten learners (Harwoodn &
Hutchinson, 2018). Moreover, questionnaires were distributed to the teachers and
leadership teams and they responded to them privately. The questionnaires were composed
in a simple to ensure that all the teachers and leadership teams responded to them effectively.
The questionnaires were either printed or posted on the online platforms where the teachers