* I am completing a project for a course in teacher education

EPC 420 Jeffries

Sample Adult Interview Protocol

Below is a previous EPC 420 students adult interview protocol. It is not meant to be seen as an example of an excellent protocol, instead it is meant to give you a starting point for creating your own protocol. Your goal is to gather information on the topic areas listed in the Assignment 1 instructions from the perspective of an adult who knows the adolescent. Remember that the format of an interview protocol can range from a general outline of topics to a detailed, sequenced list of questions and statements. This sample is a detailed type of interview protocol, while the topic list in your Assignment 1 instructions is an example of a simpler outline format.

Introduction to the InterviewIm completing a project for a course in educational psychology. Im studying the types of things that affect how teens learn. Im also interested in learning about the types of things that interest and concern teenagers in general, and how these things affect a teenagers attitude towards school and performance in school.

Ill be taking some notes on what you tell me and will be writing up a report on our conversation that Ill hand in to my professor. I wont use your real name in my report. Ill also be talking to [teens name] about the same things I talk to you about, but I wont tell him/her anything we discuss.

Interview QuestionsOk, now Im going to ask you a number of questions about topics I have been asked to cover in my report that you havent already told me about. These mostly have to do with school and family and friends. If I ask you about anything that you dont feel like talking about, just let me know. Also if you want to take a break at some point, let me know.

(Education History)Lets talk about the teens education. What school does he/she attend? What schools has the teen attended?What classes is the teen taking? How is the teen doing in each class? How does the teen seem to get along with teachers? Other students?Does s/he seem to have any learning difficulties?What do you think were his/her strengths? weaknesses?Favorite subjects? Why? Least favorite subjects? Why?

How is s/he doing in school now? What grades has/is the teen earning?Is doing well in school important to him/her?Does s/he doodle on paper? What are the teens study habits?

Does s/he have a set schedule for completing homework? Does s/he often ask for help? From whom? Does s/he think that the homework is usually is too easy? too difficult? Does s/he have a study partner or group?

(Classroom Dynamics)How does the teen get along with his/her teachers? Classmates?Does the teen seem to have a favorite teacher? Does the teen participate in class activities and discussions? (Educational plans for the future)What are the teens plans after graduating from high school: community college, university, vocational training, immediate employment? Does the teen seem to be doing anything now to prepare for these plans? (Family Dynamics)What is the teens family situation?How does the teen seem to get along with his/her parents or guardians? brothers and sisters? Other relatives?What types of activities do they enjoy together? (Social Relationships)Tell me about the teens friends. How many? What types? Where/when did they meet? Are they mostly the same age? What do they seem to have in common? Where/when do they get together? What do they do?

(Behavior)Does the teen ever act bored, secretive, irritable, boastful, rebellious, defiant, or devious? If yes, how so? Why do you think the teen acts this way?Does the teen ever seem to have difficulty falling asleep at night, difficulty getting up early in the morning, fatigue during the day, and alertness at night? Do you think the teen gets enough sleep? If not, why do you think this is so?

(Interests and Activities)What does the teen do with his/her free time? What about hobbies? sports, music? collections? School activities/clubs?How much time does s/he spend on them? Any pets? Who takes care of them? Why?