Assignment 04
Provide a detailed discussion of the methods you plan to use to investigate the
research problem you have identified.
This assignment requires you to convince the reader that you will carry out the
investigation correctly. The following guidelines should help you in this regard:
i. Describe your chosen research method/approach
(qualitative/quantitative/mixed methods) and state its relevance to your research
problem.
Inclusive education aims to address the diverse needs of all learners by reducing
barriers to learning and participation. Teacher attitudes and beliefs play a crucial
role in its success. This study aims to understand the impact of teacher attitudes
and beliefs on inclusive education.
To investigate this problem effectively, a mixed methods approach will be
employed. This approach combines qualitative and quantitative research methods
to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research problem (Creswell &
Plano Clark, 2017). Quantitative research involves using structured surveys to
collect data from a large sample of teachers, while qualitative research involves
semi-structured interviews and focus groups to explore teachers' personal
experiences and beliefs.
The mixed methods approach is highly relevant to the research problem because
it allows for comprehensive data collection, triangulation, contextual
understanding, and flexibility and depth (Tashakkori & Teddlie, 2010). By
combining both quantitative and qualitative methods, this approach provides a
robust basis for drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
To ensure a rigorous investigation, the following procedures will be followed:
survey design and administration, interview and focus group protocols, data
analysis, ethical considerations, and validity and reliability measures (Patton,
2015). The survey will be administered to a representative sample of teachers