Gathering views on probationer teachers' readiness to teach

Appendix 3 - Mapping framework for semi-structured interviews

Using semi-structured interviews allowed the standardisation of questions. A mapping framework was created to ensure coverage of the key areas for discussion. The questions/prompts were set out in broad topics with underlying supportive questions so that the interview was a logical construct which supported the descriptive nature of the narrative. The question used reflected the questions from the on-line questionnaire to gather views on these key areas