Research Design
At a glance
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Project's Timeframe
School years 2025/26 – 2028/29
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Sample
- Students at the end of their primary school years who participated in MULTI-PERS I
- Teachers
- School principals
- Parents / Legal guardians
- School administration staff
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Methods
- Annual nationwide online surveys for school administrators and teachers.
- MOSAIC approach with students (e.g., drawings, language portraits, photovoice).
- Focus groups with school administrators, teachers, and school administration officials.
Overview of the Study Design
MULTI-PERS II is a longitudinal mixed-methods study that investigates how different German language support measures influence the academic, linguistic, and social development of children.
The study combines quantitative online surveys with qualitative interviews and focus groups. Through the MOSAIC approach, students are also given the opportunity to express their perspectives creatively.
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The MOSAIC Approach — Participatory Research with Children’s Perspectives
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Taking Fotographs
Students visually document their school experiences from their own perspective.
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Language Portraits
Children represent their linguistic repertoire creatively and visually.
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Drawings
Children's educational aspirations are made visible through artistic expression.
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Semi-structured Interviews
In-depth conversations, anchored in the children’s creative works.