Research maps

I know I'm late with this and I haven't picked one yet... here are 2 prelinary research "maps" for ideas I'd like to explore. If you guys can give me feedback and your opinion on which way I should go, PLEASE do!

Art programs in Libraries Research Map
Purpose Statement: To describe and evaluate the art classes available in libraries in Florida.
Research Questions:
-What kind of art programs are offered in libraries?
-Who is the targeted audience?
- What background, training, or formation is provided to the art program facilitators?
Data Collecting: interviews
Analysis Method: Content analysis
Trustworthiness and Validation: TBD
Main Knowledge Producer: participants
Role of Research: interpret
Research Relation to Practice: describe the practice of art education in libraries.


Freinet Pedagogy and Art Education Research Map
Purpose Statement: To understand and create connections between Freinet Pedagody and art education
Research Questions: How can Freinet’s tenets be applicable to art education today?
Sampling Strategies: tbd
Data Collecting: Archival material (pamphlets and books), interviews with school teachers using his methods.
Analysis Method: Historical analysis
Trustworthiness and Validation: Scholars who studied Freinet: Acker 2007, Legrand 1993
Main Knowledge Producer: participants (Freinenet and ecole modern schools) and researcher (making connections with art education classroom)
Role of Researcher: Active, Advocate
Research Relation to Practice: change and transform practice by bringing new knowledge to the art education world.

Thanks for any kind of feedback!

Confidence to Questions....

One of the issues I intend to pursue is the influence of outside distractions on the creative process. I am fascinated by the variety of ways that artists work and the psychology involved in influence and distraction. Everyone has their own opinion on the best working methods, and I am curious as to correlations between successes and failures within creating artwork under certain circumstances. The worthiness of this research can be stated by an opportunity to explore various working methods, and perhaps offer new perspectives to artists and educators that may not have previously been attempted. We all have our “creative blocks” and perhaps this research could yield workable solutions to minimize the severity of those blockages.

The first image above, is my original train of thought from the first week of class. The second image (with the additional red markings), is the evolution of where my thoughts have ventured after an additional week of readings and project consideration.

Patty's Personal Research Map

I feel very confused and overwhelmed by this process and although I have a number of ideas for research I have not been able to narrow it down to a specific project or question. Therefore, I feel as though I am falling behind because without actually having a project concept I do not know how to go about researching for the answers to my questions. My Map reflects my confusion. It is the basic areas of concern in relation to the research project, but there are no defined areas. I hope that I can resolve this within the week as the anxiety is incredible.