Following my last blog, I came across a lot of content that shares how to create good interview questions. This TEDx stood out to me in particular as I feel it relates to qualitative research...
In this video, Dan Moulthrop shares some important tips and stories. He discusses that the way you ask a question is significant to the response you get. For example, instead of asking someone "what job do you do?", ask them "how do you feel about what you do?".
"Asking a good question is about executing the act of curiosity."
When Moulthrop mentioned this, I remembered a blog I wrote back in module one about assumptions and curiosity. Although I could reflect on my previous experience to write a blog at the time, these ideas did not feel so apparent. Now I am going through the process of designing a research project, I am understanding this in more depth. My curiosity has led to me wanting to find out more about dance education, however, I am having to put aside my personal experiences and preconceptions to allow the development of new thoughts.
Finally, he discusses the importance of being empathetic and grateful, which I think is a simple skill, but also incredibly powerful!
TEDx Talks, 2021. The Art Of Asking Questions | Dan Moulthrop | TEDxSHHS. [video] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZSY0PssqH0&t=421s> [Accessed 28 April 2021].
