inductively. This was to analyze the data easier. Codes were also formulated. Coding helped me
identify the issues in the classroom simply. Other issues were also coded accordingly. In addition, I
created theme categories and subcategories for the information collected. This procedure was
undertaken carefully so as not to create confusion on my part. With this, I defi ned each category/
subcategory. The categories and defi nitions needed to be revised many times as I continued the
analysis (Corsaro, 1981). I kept track of the revisions and reasons for revisions of categories and defi -
nitions in theoretical notes (revisions occur because data indicates that previous defi nitions were not
suffi cient). Also, I gave examples of categories in my theoretical notes, indexed specifi cally to pages,
line numbers, etc. of fi eld notes. I also included exemplars—the best examples that represent the
core of the category (Corsaro, 1981). Also, outliers were included--poor examples, but nevertheless
examples of the category, as they defi ned the limits of the category. Finally, I created linkages between
categories that need to be specifi ed, and also I noted the kinds of linkages involved. Another category
was created for the eventual saturation of data.
Part 3: Validation of Analysis
After having followed the analytical procedures, a validation of analysis was employed. For this, an
individual content analysis was undertaken. The initial fi ndings from each data source were constantly
compared to each other as part of my triangulation process. Data from the major data sources were
classifi ed and organized, so as to maintain reliable results. As soon as I completed my analysis, I
compared the survey results to the interview and class observation fi ndings for consistency and
validity purposes.
Findings
A careful examination to this view revealed that Thai students were not accustomed to the teaching
methods of the foreigners, especially the practice of ecouraging the students to think critically by
themselves, and the application of English outside the classrooms and in real life situations, which
were believed incompatible with Thai learning style.
Research Question 1
The fi rst research questions asked “What are the attitudes / feelings of Thai students toward
foreign teachers of English? How about the attitudes of foreign teachers toward the students? Do these
affective issues affect their learning outcomes? If so, how?” To sum up the fi ndings for the