- Ask students what they typically order for lunch or what their favorite lunch items are.
- Conduct a survey or questionnaire to gather information about their preferences.
- Analyze the results of the pre-interviews to identify the most popular lunch items.
2. Set up a focus group with a small group of students to discuss their lunch preferences.
- Choose students from different grades and backgrounds to get a diverse range of opinions.
- Ask students to discuss what they like and dislike about the current lunch menu.
- Encourage students to suggest new lunch items or changes to the current menu.
- Take notes during the focus group discussion to record their responses.
3. Conduct one-on-one interviews with students who did not participate in the focus group.
- Ask students similar questions to those in the focus group, such as what they like and dislike about the current lunch menu and what they would like to see changed.
- Take notes during the interviews to record their responses.
4. Analyze the data from the focus group and interviews to identify common themes and trends
- Look for patterns in the students' responses to identify what they like and dislike about the current lunch menu.
- Identify any suggestions for new lunch items or changes to the current menu that are common across multiple students.
5. Present your findings to the school administration or food service provider
- Share the results of your research with the school administration or food service provider so they can make decisions about how to improve the lunch menu.
6. Follow up with students to get their feedback on the changes that are made.
- Ask students if they are happy with the changes to the lunch menu.
- Collect their suggestions for further improvements.