Cross-national Analysis of Video Observations

Powerpoint Presentation:

SOPHOS - Second Order Phenomenological Observation Scheme (Claire Cameron)

Date: 5th - 6th December 2005

Venue: Institute of Education University of London

This workshop aimed to introduce researchers to two cross-national methods using video.  These methods are the Second Order Phenomenological Observation Scheme (Sophos), which uses videos of practice (for example, in care work) to explore understandings of that practice held by ‘insiders’ such as practitioners; and an action research method using video production and exchange as a research tool with refugee and migrant children.  Each day focussed on one of the methods and used a combination of presentations and participatory sessions to explore the aims and perspectives underpinning each method; the methodological process and issues arising from that including ethics and children’s participation; issues of interpretation and analysis; and some findings and methodological questions emerging from the two projects represented.

Location

Institute of Education

University of London

London

Contact

Michelle Cage
Thomas Coram Research Unit
Institute of Education
University of London
27/28 Woburn Square
London WC1H 0AA

Tel: +44(0)20 7612 6962
Fax: +44(0)20 7612 6927
Email: m.cage@ioe.ac.uk

Course Information and programme