Interview Questions

I'm really happy with how my Interviews and Observations have gone, here's hoping I have gathered enough detailed information for some great analysis! Below are the final set of questions I used during my interview, after much chopping and changing and gathering opinion from colleagues and peers I decide on the final 11...At the end of each interview I ask for any other comments they may have on the questioned subjects, this was incredibly insightful! It enabled me to see what each interviewee felt most strongly about and on occasion introduced me to findings I didn't expect!

1. Do you believe dance should be part of the curriculum?
2. In you opinion what role does dance play within the curriculum?
3. How often should dance be taught within the curriculum to be beneficial?
4. What benefits to other curriculum subjects does dance develop/give?
5. Do you have a specific example of a child's development through the use of dance in another subject area?
6. Can the mood and motivation of a child be altered through a dance session?
7. Do you believe dance is best taught by a specialist or a generalist?
8. Do you see a difference in the way girls and boys respond to dance , if so is this effected by the teacher?
9. Are there enough resources available for Generalist teachers to teach dance?
10. Is the opportunity to perform during school important?
11. Do you feel dance should be set as an umbrella subject under PE or Performing arts, or a stand alone subject?

Let me know your views!