I have gained numerous insights from this course about research. I was able to take a look into the research process and learn more about it. I learned a lot of research vocabulary. The chapter on Ethics was also a valuable read for me. I also feel that the course text will be a helpful reference for me in future research.
The ideas about the nature of doing research have changed for me. This course has showed me that doing research involving children, there is so much to consider. It is not so cut and dry.
As far as planning, designing, and conducting research in the Early Childhood goes, I have learned that a good plan is necessary. But you have to expect the unexpected when working with children. I have also learned that you may start out with one research question and by the end of your research, it could be a completely different question.
A few challenges that I faced were coming up with a research simulation project or question that I would find interesting and then narrowing it down into something that I could research. It look the first few weeks of the course until I finally felt that I had narrowed down my topic to something that I could work with. It seemed like every time I read a new topic about how to conduct research, I had to re-evaluate my question/topic. It was challenging but very insightful and I feel that I would be able to replicate it again.
My perceptions of an early childhood professional have been modified as a result of this course. I can see that this field is wide open to issues that need to be studied and researched. I am grateful to those that supplied us with the knowledge that we have now about the field of early childhood.
Congrats on completing the course, Christina! I too have learned so much from this course, especially in regards to narrowing down a research study topic as you mentioned. I also enjoyed learning about how to read research - what to skip and what to read in-depth. I feel this will be very valuable to me as I continue in my Master's program. Best wishes for your future coursework!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
ReplyDeleteGood post! I also learned several new aspects of research. I am happy to have learned such valuable information from this course that will help me in the future/ future courses. I also faced the challenge of coming up with a topic and narrowing it down to subtopics. I feel very confident in conducting research now; thanks to this course... I wish you the best in your future courses! Thanks for all the feedback you provided to me.
Ashley T.
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteA good post indeed. This course was interesting and I have learned much about research. Initially when I saw this course on the list, I was somewhat scared because of my previous experiences with research courses. But the guidance given by Dr todd, the feedback from you colleagues and the resources provided were priceless. They helped to alleviate those fears. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course because I have learnt many new concepts in research. I realize that I was challenged to grow in knowledge as a student and with the support provided I have. Thanks for your support. All the best in your next course.
Hello Christina,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post about the research experience. We all learned many new things about the research process. We also learned how important it is to know how to work with children doing research. I am glad to have taken this class and get the chance to learn the steps in researching a topic. Many resources are available to us when we learn how to use them. I enjoyed working with everyone.
Good luck on your next class,
Pam