CLASSROOM ACTIVITY: Thematic Analysis in Qualitative
Research
Objective
By the end of the activity, students should be able to:
Identify codes from qualitative responses
Group similar codes
Generate main themes from participant responses
Research Guide Question (Given to Students)
“What challenges do senior high school students experience in managing their academic workload?”
Participant Responses (Raw Data)
Read the responses carefully. Highlight important words, phrases, or ideas.
Participant 1
“I feel overwhelmed because we have many subjects and deadlines. Sometimes I stay up late just to finish my
requirements.”
Participant 2
“Time management is really hard for me. I also feel stressed when different teachers give tasks at the same
time.”
Participant 3
“I struggle to balance schoolwork and family responsibilities. At home, I am expected to help with chores.”
Participant 4
“The pressure to get good grades makes me anxious. Even when I study, I feel like it’s never enough.”
Participant 5
“Online distractions and lack of motivation affect my productivity. I often procrastinate and cram.”
STUDENT TASK
Instructions:
Research
Objective
By the end of the activity, students should be able to:
Identify codes from qualitative responses
Group similar codes
Generate main themes from participant responses
Research Guide Question (Given to Students)
“What challenges do senior high school students experience in managing their academic workload?”
Participant Responses (Raw Data)
Read the responses carefully. Highlight important words, phrases, or ideas.
Participant 1
“I feel overwhelmed because we have many subjects and deadlines. Sometimes I stay up late just to finish my
requirements.”
Participant 2
“Time management is really hard for me. I also feel stressed when different teachers give tasks at the same
time.”
Participant 3
“I struggle to balance schoolwork and family responsibilities. At home, I am expected to help with chores.”
Participant 4
“The pressure to get good grades makes me anxious. Even when I study, I feel like it’s never enough.”
Participant 5
“Online distractions and lack of motivation affect my productivity. I often procrastinate and cram.”
STUDENT TASK
Instructions:
