Had and idea to explore reading environments of a Kindergarten student (Danny). There are some interesting studies on the topic of early literacy, so I figured it would be neat to approach it from the Bronfenbrenner’s angle. I would like to take into the accout several factors: the social context (for example, maybe he is reading to impress his teacher or peers), lack of distractions or alternatives for other activities, plethora of reading choices make it interesting, a chance to spend wuality time together….
Wanted to give Dan my phone and ask him to take pictures of all places that he reads books. I figured I could interview him about these photos later, ask him what spot is his favorite, if he remember what books he read in this particular spot, what books he likes to read, if anyone helps him make book choices, etc.
Now I am having second thoughts: (1) he is not too enthusiastic about the project, and (2) pics he snapped in his classroom today have hardly any detail. I think I must either change the topic (because the assignment is due in 4 days), or take photos myself. If I decide to do the second, I will need to develop a protocol for sure, Also need to figure out how to talk to Danny’s teacher and not scare her with my request to take photos of her classroom. I wish I had more time to figure it out…