INTERVIEW PROTOCOL

(OFFICE ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS PRESENTLY TAKING AND HAVE

ALREADY TAKEN THE COURSE)

Before we get started, let me give you an idea of what we'll be talking about today. First is that
this is going to be an in-depth interview in which you will be asked about all of your meaningful
and relevant experiences with touch-typing. The result of this interview will provide a rich
understanding of the topic and reflects on the lived meaning of your experiences.
Now, I am going to read you some important information about this interview. a) you are assured
of your confidentiality, b) your participation is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw
anytime without any consequences, c) the study will not inflict any physical or emotional harm,
and d) no rewards or compensation will be given in participating in this study. If you agree with
all these terms, kindly affix your signature to the consent form.

This interview will be completed quickly. It will take about 45 minutes of your time. I have some
questions for you to answer at this time. I'd be grateful if you could help me in completing our
desired activity within the allocated time. Do you have any questions or clarifications before we
start?

INTERVIEW GUIDE

1. Research Question: What is it like to be learning touch-typing as an office administration

student
Presently Taking the Course Done taking the course
Think about the time when you were learning touch-typing. You will likely recall all the
challenges and barriers you encounter while trying to achieve the required speed and accuracy.
For the moment, I will be glad if you will reflect and share with me that memorable experience
while learning the said skill.
Probing questions:
a) What were your feelings and insights about it?
b) what were your impression of learning this type of skill?
c) can you describe your experiences?
2.  Research Question: What are the challenges encountered by office administration students
that hindered effective learning the touch-typing?

 
Presently Taking the Course Done taking the course
  Probing questions
a) Can you tell me about the barriers or problems you have while practicing keyboarding?
b) Can you describe your experience with the timed writing sessions?
c) What do you think is the hardest challenge you have encountered while learning touch-
typing?

1. Research Question: How training should be conducted to achieve the desired speed and
accuracy through touch-typing?
Presently Taking the Course
  Probing questions  
1. What is the current training method
you are implementing?
2. What do you think are the effective
training strategies to be implemented
to quickly acquire the skill?
Done taking the course
Probing questions
1. Can you share with me how you learn
best? Like playing music while
learning.
2. Can you share any suggestions you
have on how to improve training?
3. Can you share with me what you think
is the ideal practice time?

 
Wrap up
           I am deeply honored to be given a chance to interview and to listen to your thoughts and
meaningful experiences today. I would like to know if there is anything you would like to add?
You can share some more.
 
           Thank you so much for your time. I will just send you a copy of the transcript of this
interview. You may add or remove parts from what you have shared today.

 
 INFORMED CONSENT FORM
(Office Administration students presently taking and have already taken the course)

"Perceived Barriers to Learning with Touch-Typing Among Christian Higher Education

Institution Office Administration Students: A Phenomenological Study"

My name is Lizzie Love S. Velasco, and I am currently enrolled as an Office Administration

student at South Philippine Adventist College (SPAC), km.68 Camanchiles, Matanao Davao del
Sur. I want to ask for your participation in a research study about barriers to learning with touch
typing. The purpose of the study is to (a) describe the meaningful experiences of students while
learning touch-typing and (b) discover the walls and obstacles students face to meet the required
keyboarding speed and pass the subject. (c) develop and implement effective strategies to acquire
the skill efficiently. I believe you have prior knowledge and accurate experience to support the
study for these given purposes.

As part of my data gathering procedures, I am seeking voluntary participation from you. This
means you have the freedom to participate or not. If you agree to participate, you will be asked to
(a) Sign this consent form (b) participate in a 45mins in-depth interview (c) share your highly
significant experience and insights. After you sign the consent form, you have the right to
withdraw without giving a reason at any time. Withdrawing from this study will have no impact
on your relationship with the researcher if you have any. If you leave the interview before the
data collection is finished, your information will either be returned to you or discarded.
If anything needs to be clarified, a follow-up interview will be conducted online or by phone at
your availability. The entire process of data collection procedures will only take approximately
45mins of your time. With your consent, the interviews will be audio or video-recorded. 
Your answers to these interview questions will be kept private. Your interview transcript will be
assigned a number and will be anonymized in the study results once you have approved it. The
researcher will make every attempt to protect your privacy, including the following:
 Assigning code names/numbers for participants that will be used on all research notes and
documents 
 Keeping notes, interview transcriptions, and any other identifying participant information on
encrypted USBs in a locked file cabinet drawer in the personal possession of the researcher.
 Five years after the study has been completed, any paper documents in the locked file cabinet
drawer will be cross-shredded, and the USBs will be destroyed.

Your participation in this study is highly beneficial for the present and future office
administration students, keyboarding instructors, and most especially for the researcher to
formulate a meaningful conclusion and develop a framework with the strategies to become an
efficient typist.

If you have any questions regarding this study or if you suffer any negative effects due to your
participation in the study, you can contact me at (0915) 181 8920 or email me
at lizzielovevelasco777@gmail.com. Also, if you have any clarifications about your rights as a
research participant, don't hesitate to contact me.

CONSENT
I know that this study was approved by the Ethical Review Board of SPAC. I have read and
comprehended the information presented, and I have had the opportunity to ask questions. I
understand that my involvement is entirely optional and that I am free to leave at any moment
without explanation or cost. I am aware that a copy of this consent form will be handed to me. I
willingly accept to participate in this research.

_______________________ ___________________ _________________

    Name of Participant Signature Date

_______________________ ___________________ _________________

    Name of Participant Signature Date